How far is Geneva from Basel?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Geneva to Basel leave from Gare Routière Place Dorcière and arrive at Basel Central Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Rhine – our life line, Vitra Design Museum, Fondation Beyeler, Basel exhibition centre and The border triangle and the Rhine port.

Bus Geneva to Basel from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Next departures for Geneva to Basel on November 30
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
	Bus	6:45am	Gare routière de Genève	14h 35m	9:20pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	No tags

Next departures for Geneva to Basel on December 1
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 December 2
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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Geneva to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 57mAverage Duration

115 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $141	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $187	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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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Geneva to Basel by bus

How far is Geneva from Basel?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Geneva to Basel?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/25

$26

11/26

$28

Today

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11/28

$37

11/29

$34

11/30

$25

12/01

$35

12/02

$22

The cheapest trip from Geneva to Basel was searched and found on Dec 2, 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 Geneva to Basel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $75 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 $22 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.