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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Geneva to Basel
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h
Buses per day
6
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Geneva to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Basel will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 6 buses that leave Geneva for Basel on Sat, Nov 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Geneva to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €53, and a bus costs an average of €55.
Distance: 186 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€81 Average price | €77 Average price Cheapest |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Geneva to Basel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Basel buses for tomorrow, Saturday, November 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 5709 · 4743 | 5:45 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 14h35 | 8:20 PM Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Geneva to Basel
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Buses from Geneva to Basel run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €55 but you can travel from only €53 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 186 km distance in 14h 30m.
Distance 186 km |
Average bus duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €55 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 30m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Geneva to BaselYou can travel by bus between Geneva to Basel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as €53. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Geneva to Basel
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Geneva to Basel
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 5, 10, 19, 25 Train: L1, L2 Tram: 12, 14
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swiss Bakery (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 25, 61 Train: L1, L2
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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