There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz by train, bus, car, or plane
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
4h 1mCHF 81–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
4h 36mCHF 24–36Drive 251.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatzcar 251.3 km
2h 35mCHF 42–61Fly 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
2h 33mCHF 140–374Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
3h 33mCHF 134–283
Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz is to fly and train which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 380.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Basel, Riehenring via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft and Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Basel, Messeplatz via Renens VD and Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Geneva and Basel, Messeplatz is 231 km. The road distance is 251.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz, including transfers.
Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 36m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 290 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Basel, Messeplatz, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genève to Basel, Messeplatz via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Basel, Bahnhof SBB in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR once daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–340
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–340
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–280
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–310
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz.
There are 1339+ hotels available in Basel, Messeplatz.