How to get from Basel to Geneva
- 186 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h 35m
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 35m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 6 Oct 2026
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.
186 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €49Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 3h 36m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 3h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€49Omio catalogue, Oct 73h 36m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 73h 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.
Which date should you go?
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 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:20 and the last at 13:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 01:20 | 13:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 17:15 | 17:15 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:20
- 01:55
- 02:20
- 02:55
- 03:15
- 04:15
- 05:15
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 13:45
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
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 €16 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.
When is the first bus from Basel to Geneva?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:20 and the last at 13:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Geneva?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 01:20 and 13:45.
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 €16. 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.
Can you get from Basel to Geneva without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 40m.
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.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026