There are 7 ways to get from Geneva Bus Station to Basel by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
3h 51mCHF 74–238Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Basel252.2 km
3h 23mCHF 18Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
4h 9mCHF 23–37Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 50mCHF 130–372Bus via Mulhouse
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 24mCHF 28–50Drive 250.8 km
- Drive from Geneva Bus Station to Baselcar 250.8 km
2h 33mCHF 41–59Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
5h 11mCHF 100–260
Geneva Bus Station to Basel by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Bus Station to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 18 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Bus Station to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Bus Station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Bus Station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Basel SBB via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Geneva Bus Station and Basel is 229 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Bus Station to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 240.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Geneva Bus Station to Basel, including transfers.
Geneva Bus Station to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva Bus Station to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva Bus Station to Basel is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 9m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 260 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Geneva Bus Station, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Geneva Bus Station to Basel SBB via Genève and Renens VD in around 3h 51m. 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 100–360
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–360
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–360
- 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 100–360
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–360
- 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 55–300
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–180
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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
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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Bus Station to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Mulhouse station.
Geneva Bus Station to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Bus Station to Basel is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Geneva Bus Station to Basel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Bus Station and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.