There are 6 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2h 22mCHF 130–359Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
5h 44mCHF 30–55Train
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
3h 45mCHF 81–244Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Basel SBB Station247.7 km
2h 29mDrive 247.7 km
- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Stationcar 247.7 km
2h 29mCHF 41–59Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
3h 48mCHF 101–256
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station is to fly and train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 360.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport, WTC and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof SBB via Geneva and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Basel SBB via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Basel SBB Station is 329 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 5h 44m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 260 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Basel SBB Station, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Basel SBB via Renens VD in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 20–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–370
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–380
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–370
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–380
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–370
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–310
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–95
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–180
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Basel SBB Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station.
Book your Geneva Airport (GVA) to Basel SBB Station train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Basel SBB Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.