How to get from Basel to Geneva
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 3h 35m, from €22.
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.
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.
2 ways from Basel to Geneva: train, bus
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.
Along the way to Geneva
DepartureBaselWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Basel to Geneva
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €22. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Geneva?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Basel to Geneva without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 35m.
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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