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

Composite routes from Geneva to Basel

Cheapest
2 h 44 min
Car
247 km.
from $13
Fastest
55 min
Plane
Other
3 h 20 min
Bus
186 km.
from €22.83
Details

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: 4
Air France
Website
easyJet
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Swiss
Website
Air France
Website
3h 35m
Every day
$292.62–$521.63
easyJet
Website
4h 10m
Sunday
$89.06–$330.79
Lufthansa
Website
3h 7m
Monday to Saturday
$178.12–$636.13
Swiss
Website
53 min
Every day
$127.23–$458.01
Train 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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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 12m
Twice daily
$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 Geneva to Basel?

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

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Basel. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Basel SBB via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Geneva to Basel?

The distance between Geneva and Basel is 264 km. The road distance is 252.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $22.83 - $32.61 .

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

The bus from Geneva to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Basel bus from?

Geneva to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Basel?

The best way to get from Geneva to Basel is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $22.83 - $32.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $163.04 and takes 3h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $86.96 - $228.26 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Geneva to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Geneva to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Basel is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Geneva to Basel.

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

Book your Geneva to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Geneva to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.

Can I share a ride from Geneva to Basel?

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