There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Basel SBB Station by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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 44mCHF 61–92Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Basel252.2 km
3h 37mCHF 18Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
4h 12mCHF 21–31Drive 250.7 km
- Drive from Geneva to Basel SBB Stationcar 250.7 km
2h 35mCHF 43–61Fly 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 22mCHF 132–350Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
3h 27mCHF 131–287
Geneva to Basel SBB Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Basel SBB Station is to rideshare which costs SFr 18 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Basel SBB Station is to fly and train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Basel SBB Station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof SBB via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Basel SBB Station. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Basel SBB via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Geneva and Basel SBB Station is 228 km. The road distance is 250.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Basel SBB Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Geneva to Basel SBB Station, including transfers.
Geneva to Basel SBB Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Basel SBB Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Basel SBB Station is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 12m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 290 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Basel SBB Station, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genève to Basel SBB via Renens VD in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 19–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–340
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–340
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–290
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–320
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- 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 24–35
- 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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Genève to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Basel SBB Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
Geneva 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 to Basel SBB Station is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Geneva to Basel SBB Station.
Book your Geneva to Basel SBB Station train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Geneva to Basel SBB Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1338+ hotels available in Basel SBB Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Basel SBB Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.