How to Travel from

Basel to Genoa

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Switzerland Italy Basel Genoa

Cheapest

By car (477 km)

5 h 8 min

477 km.

from $26

Other

Rideshare

5 h 8 min

477 km.

from $18.15

Train

7 h 27 min

366 km.

from $118.40

Train, Bus

12 h 6 min

366 km.

from $168.89

Train, Plane

7 h 9 min

365 km.

from $246.63

Bus, Plane

7 h 13 min

365 km.

from $118.80

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Genoa

Ave. Duration:

8h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$54.71–$76.34

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:

+33 18 57 62 228

Website:

blablacar.co.uk/

Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Genoa

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$47.07–$69.97

Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Genoa

Ave. Duration:

2h 35m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$21.63–$30.53

Gruppo Di Maio

Phone:

+39 0827 34 117

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gruppodimaio.it/

Bus from Bern to Genova

Ave. Duration:

9h 55m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$61.07–$89.06

Airlines

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Basel to Nice

Ave. Duration:

1h 17m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.61–$241.73

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from Basel to Genoa

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday and Friday

Estimated price:

$190.84–$699.74

Swiss

Website:

swiss.com/

Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$190.84–$1,081.42

Alitalia

Website:

alitalia.com/

Plane from Basel to Genoa

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$63.61–$318.06

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:

ethiopianairlines.com/

Plane from Basel to Genoa

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$63.61–$318.06

Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$190.84–$305.34

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Website:

trenitalia.com/

Train from Milan Centrale to Genova

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$10.81–$33.08

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Website:

trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html

Train from Milan Centrale to Genova

Ave. Duration:

1h 38m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$16.54–$69.97

ItaloTreno

Phone:

+39 06 8937 1892

Website:

italotreno.it/it

Train from Milan Centrale to Genova

Ave. Duration:

1h 53m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$40.71–$52.16

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Website:

trenitalia.com/

Train from Milan Centrale to Genova

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$12.72–$17.81

Trenord

Phone:

+39 02 7249 4494

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

trenord.it/

Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.47–$7.00

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:

+41 848 44 66 88

Website:

sbb.ch/en

Train from Basel SBB to Lugano

Ave. Duration:

2h 55m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$101.78–$190.84

Train from Lugano to Milano

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$27.99–$49.62

Train from Basel SBB to Bern

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$45.80–$82.70

Train from Basel SBB to Zürich

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$41.98–$76.34

SBB GmbH

Phone:

+49 (0) 7531 915109

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

sbb-deutschland.de/

Train from Basel SBB to Lugano

Ave. Duration:

3h 22m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$24.17–$30.53

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Genoa is to bus which costs $40.22 - $65.22 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Genoa is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Genoa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Genoa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Genoa?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Genova Brignole via Lugano and Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Genoa?

The distance between Basel and Genoa is 470 km. The road distance is 478.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $54.35 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Basel to Genoa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Genoa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Genoa train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Genoa?

The best way to get from Basel to Genoa is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $54.35 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $65.22 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $326.09 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Genoa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Genoa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Genoa?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Genoa is 478 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Basel to Genoa.

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

Book your Basel to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Genoa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Genoa?

There are 3571+ hotels available in Genoa. Prices start at $37.27 per night.

Palazzi dei Rolli

Genoa: Le Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes a number of streets and palaces in the center of Genoa, in Northwestern Italy.

Via Garibaldi

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi is a street in the historical centre of Genoa, in Northwestern Italy, well known for its ancient palaces. It is one of the Strade Nuove (Italian for "new streets") built by the Genoese aristocracy during the Renaissance. Since July 2006 it is inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site Genoa: the Strade Nuove and the system of the Palazzi dei Rolli.

Boccadasse

Boccadasse (Boca d'âze or Bocadâze in Genoese) is an old mariners' village of the Italian city of Genoa. It lies within the borders of the neighbourhood of Albaro. In today's administrative subdivision it is located in the Municipio VIII - Medio Levante area which includes the neighbourhoods of Albaro, Foce, San Martino. Boccadasse is bordered on the west side by Via Felice Cavallotti, by Via Caprera on the northern side and by Via Capo di Santa Chiara on the eastern side. Naturally, it is delimited by the sea to the south.

Genoa

Genoa is a city in and the capital of the Italian region of Liguria, and the sixth-largest city in Italy. In 2023, 558,745 people lived within the city's administrative limits. While its metropolitan area has 813,626 inhabitants, more than 1.5 million people live in the wider metropolitan area stretching along the Italian Riviera.

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Six ways to Travel from Basel to Genoa

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

BlaBlaCar Bus

Gruppo Di Maio

Airlines

easyJet

Lufthansa

Swiss

Alitalia

Ethiopian Airlines

Train operators

Trenitalia

Trenitalia Frecce

ItaloTreno

Trenitalia Intercity

Trenord

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

SBB GmbH

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Genoa?

Is there a direct train between Basel and Genoa?

How far is it from Basel to Genoa?

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

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Genoa bus from?

Where do I catch the Basel to Genoa train from?

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Genoa?

Where does the Basel to Genoa bus arrive?

Where does the Basel to Genoa train arrive?

Can I drive from Basel to Genoa?

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

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

Where can I stay near Genoa?