How far is Geneva from Basel?

It's about 186 km (116 miles) from Geneva to Basel.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Geneva to Basel?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gare Routière Place Dorcière, in Geneva, and end it at Basel Central Station, in Basel.

Bus Geneva to Basel from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Geneva to Basel on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	13h 15m	6:35pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45am	Gare routière de Genève	14h 35m	9:20pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	No tags

Next departures for Geneva to Basel on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	3h 50m	4:05am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Geneva to Basel on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	13h 15m	6:35pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:45am	Gare routière de Genève	14h 35m	9:20pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:54 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Geneva to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 57mAverage Duration

185 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $204	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$84 - $271	Average Duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Geneva and Basel?

Stops in Geneva

A
Gare Routière Place Dorcière
Place Dorcière 5, 1201 Saint-Gervais, Switzerland
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B
Genève Airport
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C
Stade de Geneve
Geneva,, Switzerland
D
Saint Julien en Genevois - Suisse
Route de Saint-Julien 302, 1258 Perly-Certoux, Switzerland
E
Gaillard - Suisse
Route Blanche 24, 1226 Thônex, Switzerland
F
Genève Champel
Genève Champel, Gare, 1206 Genf, Switzerland

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Geneva to Basel by bus

How far is Geneva from Basel?
It's about 186 km (116 miles) from Geneva to Basel.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Geneva to Basel?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gare Routière Place Dorcière, in Geneva, and end it at Basel Central Station, in Basel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$58

11-22

$61

Today

$42

11-24

$53

11-25

$34

11-26

$40

11-27

No data

11-28

$53

The cheapest trip from Geneva to Basel was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Geneva to Basel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $111 for a bus ticket from Geneva to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-25.