How to get from Basel to Geneva
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Geneva. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 186 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
186 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €53Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 3h 44m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Reading date not recorded | 3h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€53Omio catalogue, Sep 83h 44m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€22Reading date not recorded3h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Geneva: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Genevabus
FlixBus·3h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Basel to Geneva
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:20 and the last at 13:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 01:20 | 13:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 17:15 | 17:15 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Train· 2h 51m€53Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Geneva works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Basel to Geneva, about 3h 35m. In total it's roughly €22 over 3h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Geneva: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Geneva?
The most useful route takes about 3h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Geneva from Basel?
About 186 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Geneva cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Geneva?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Geneva?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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