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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Geneva - Basel

Taking the train is the best way to travel to Basel without a car. The train trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Geneva to Basel leave from Gare Routière de Genève 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.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Geneva and Basel!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Geneva to Basel.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Geneva to Basel that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Geneva to Basel.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Geneva by bus?

Bus from Basel to Geneva

You can also go to Basel by train

Train from Geneva to Basel

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