There are 6 ways to get from Genève-Cornavin 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 44mCHF 73–111Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Basel252.2 km
3h 27mCHF 19Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
4h 14mCHF 23–34Fly 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 43mCHF 133–356Drive 250.3 km
- Drive from Genève-Cornavin Station to Baselcar 250.3 km
2h 33mCHF 43–61Fly to Basel
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
4h 44mCHF 115–287
Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 19 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Genève-Cornavin 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 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Genève-Cornavin 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 44m.
The distance between Genève-Cornavin Station and Basel is 228 km. The road distance is 250.3 km.
The best way to get from Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel, including transfers.
Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 14m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 290 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Genève-Cornavin Station, Switzerland and Basel, 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 20–30 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 110–350
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–350
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- 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 28–45
- 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 20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Genève to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 19
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Genève-Cornavin Station to Basel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genève-Cornavin Station and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.