What is the travel distance from Basel to Geneva?

The distance separating Basel and Geneva is 116 miles (186 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Geneva?

The majority of buses traveling from Basel to Geneva start their journey at Basel Central Station and wind up at Gare Routière Place Dorcière. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Basel to Geneva from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Geneva on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:05pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	11h 20m	5:25am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Basel to Geneva on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:05pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	11h 20m	5:25am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:10 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Geneva

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Geneva. The journey takes about 2 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 57mAverage Duration

115 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $118	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $187	Average Duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Basel and Geneva?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Stops in Geneva

A - Gare Routière Place Dorcière

B - Genève Airport

C - Stade de Geneve

D - Saint Julien en Genevois - Suisse

E - Gaillard - Suisse

F - Genève Champel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Geneva by bus

What is the travel distance from Basel to Geneva?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Geneva?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$40

11/17

$24

Today

$35

11/19

$34

11/20

$26

11/21

$38

11/22

$22

11/23

$32

The cheapest trip from Basel to Geneva was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $40 for a bus ticket from Basel to Geneva based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-22.