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246 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Geneva

Composite routes from Basel to Geneva

Cheapest
2 h 42 min
Car
246 km.
from $13
Fastest
54 min
Plane
Other
3 h 29 min
184 km.
from $164.76
3 h 46 min
Train, Plane
185 km.
from $238.92

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
Wylerstrasse 123/125, CH-3000, Bern 65, Switzerland
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
Wylerstrasse 123/125, CH-3000, Bern 65, Switzerland
0800 401 401
0800 401 401
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Airlines
Found: 5
Air France
Website
easyJet
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Swiss
Website
Air Dolomiti
Website
Air France
Website
4h 25m
Every day
$292.62–$521.63
easyJet
Website
4h 33m
Monday to Thursday
$89.06–$330.79
Lufthansa
Website
3h 35m
Every day
$165.39–$572.52
Swiss
Website
52 min
Every day
$127.23–$458.01
Air Dolomiti
Website
3h 25m
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$152.67–$547.07
Train operators
Found: 2
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
Wylerstrasse 123/125, CH-3000, Bern 65, Switzerland
NS
Laan van Puntenburg 100, 3511ER, Utrecht, Netherlands
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
Wylerstrasse 123/125, CH-3000, Bern 65, Switzerland
0800 401 401
0800 401 401
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NS
Laan van Puntenburg 100, 3511ER, Utrecht, Netherlands
+31307515155
+31307515155
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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 12m
5 times a day
$23.97
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Geneva is to rideshare which costs $20.48 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Geneva?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Geneva. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Genève via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Basel to Geneva?

The distance between Basel and Geneva is 256 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $86.96 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Geneva?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Basel to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Geneva bus from?

Basel to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Geneva train from?

Basel to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Geneva?

The best way to get from Basel to Geneva is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $86.96 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.83 - $32.61 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $86.96 - $228.26 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Basel to Geneva bus arrive?

Basel to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Basel to Geneva train arrive?

Basel to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Basel to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Geneva is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Basel to Geneva.

Which airlines fly from Basel Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport?

Air Dolomiti, Air France, Lufthansa and easyJet offer flights from Basel Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Geneva?

Book your Basel to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Geneva?

Book your Basel to Geneva bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1074+ hotels available in Geneva. Prices start at $77.22 per night.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Geneva?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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