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ITGeneva to Basel Train & Bus Tickets
From Geneva (Switzerland) to Basel (Switzerland) · about 186 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Geneva to Basel, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €46.99 for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 29 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 2 h 51 min (14 journeys) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Geneva to Basel: what to expect
Geneva and Basel are about 186 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Switzerland, so no border formalities are required. At 186 km this is a short regional hop.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Geneva–Basel tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Saturday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €46.99, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Basel
- The University of Basel, founded in 1460, is Switzerland's oldest university. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Forty museums are spread across the canton of Basel, whose suburbs extend into France and Germany. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Basel is the hometown of the international Art Basel art fair. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Geneva to Basel
How long does the journey from Geneva to Basel take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 2 h 51 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Geneva to Basel?
The lowest fare seen recently is €46.99 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 29 Oct 2026). Saturday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €46.99). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.