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
4hCHF 76–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
4h 36mCHF 25–42Drive 251.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatzcar 251.3 km
2h 35mCHF 41–60Fly 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 132–361Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
3h 58mCHF 102–258
Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Basel, Messeplatz is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 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 130 - SFr 370.
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.
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 and costs SFr 75 - SFr 240.
It takes approximately 4h 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 and costs SFr 75 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 36m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 260 and takes 3h 58m.
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. 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 100–370
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 100–370
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 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
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More Questions & Answers
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 1363+ hotels available in Basel, Messeplatz.