The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Geneva
Cheapest price
€51
Average price
€122
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
67
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Geneva will cost around €122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €51.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Geneva without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 61 607 | 607 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 95 1706 | 17065:16 AM3h19Basel SBB8:35 AMGeneva station€511One-way2 transfers
S 3 17390 | 17390 · IC 51 1604 | 1604 · IC 1 702 | 70212:46 AM6h52Basel SBB7:38 AMGeneva station€561One-way2 transfers
IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IC 1 734 | 7348:32 PM2h53Basel SBB11:25 PMGeneva station€571One-way1 transfer
ICE 271 | 271 · IR 15 2512 | 25127:53 AM3h12Basel SBB11:05 AMGeneva station€581One-way1 transfer
RE 26 30347 | 30347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 250412:04 AM7h01Basel SBB7:05 AMGeneva station€581One-way2 transfers
IR 56 1858 | 1858 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 18128:02 AM2h53Basel SBB10:55 AMGeneva station€671One-way2 transfers
IR 56 1860 | 1860 · RE 56 4560 | 4560 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 18149:02 AM2h53Basel SBB11:55 AMGeneva station€631One-way3 transfers
IR 56 1862 | 1862 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 181610:02 AM2h53Basel SBB12:55 PMGeneva station€661One-way2 transfers
IR 56 1864 | 1864 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 181811:02 AM2h53Basel SBB1:55 PMGeneva station€671One-way2 transfers
IR 56 1866 | 1866 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 182012:02 PM2h53Basel SBB2:55 PMGeneva station€681One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Basel to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 186 km
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€75 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Geneva train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Geneva trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 · IR 90 1806 | 1806 | 4:52 AM Basel SBB | 3h03 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 607 | 607 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:14 AM Basel SBB | 3h24 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 607 | 607 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 95 1706 | 1706 | 5:14 AM Basel SBB | 3h21 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 957 | 957 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1854 | 1854 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 6:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 8:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1610 | 1610 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:32 AM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 959 | 959 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1856 | 1856 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 7:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
96104+ 5521+ 96510 | 7:13 AM Basel St. Johann | 7h22 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
96210+ 5521+ 96510 | 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h14 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1612 | 1612 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:32 AM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1858 | 1858 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 8:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:32 AM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 8:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h02 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 56 1860 | 1860 · RE 56 4560 | 4560 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 9:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
96146+ 9877+ 96514 | 9:13 AM Basel St. Johann | 7h22 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
96218+ 9877+ 96514 | 9:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h14 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1616 | 1616 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:32 AM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1862 | 1862 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 10:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1618 | 1618 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:32 AM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
17771+ 9752 · 9210 | 10:34 AM Basel SBB | 6h51 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1864 | 1864 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 11:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1620 | 1620 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:32 AM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
96117+ 9218 · 9777 | 11:45 AM Basel St. Johann | 7h44 | 7:29 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 969 | 969 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1866 | 1866 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 12:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1622 | 1622 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 3:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9218 · 9777 | 12:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h55 | 7:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
96116+ 9879+ 96520 | 12:43 PM Basel St. Johann | 6h52 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 12:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1868 | 1868 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 1:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
96282+ 9879+ 96520 | 1:24 PM Basel SBB | 6h11 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1624 | 1624 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 4:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
96118+ 12177+ 96522 | 1:43 PM Basel St. Johann | 6h52 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
96121+ 9222 · 9781 | 1:45 PM Basel St. Johann | 7h44 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 279 | 279 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 1:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1870 | 1870 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 2:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1626 | 1626 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12177+ 96522+ 9222 | 2:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h01 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
9222 · 9781 | 2:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h55 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 975 | 975 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 2:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1872 | 1872 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 3:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1628 | 1628 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 977 | 977 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 3:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1874 | 1874 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 4:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
96127+ 9226 · 9789 | 4:15 PM Basel St. Johann | 7h14 | 11:29 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1630 | 1630 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 7:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9226 · 9789 | 4:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h55 | 11:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 | 107 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 4:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1876 | 1876 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 5:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1632 | 1632 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 981 | 981 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 5:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 9:05 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1878 | 1878 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 6:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1634 | 1634 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h06 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1880 | 1880 · IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 7:02 PM Basel SBB | 3h23 | 10:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1636 | 1636 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h10 | 10:42 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1882 | 1882 · IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 8:02 PM Basel SBB | 3h25 | 11:27 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h08 | 11:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1884 | 1884 · IC 5 538 | 538 · EC 46 | 46 | 9:02 PM Basel SBB | 3h05 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 56 1884 | 1884 · IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 18486 | 9:02 PM Basel SBB | 3h22 | 12:24 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 9:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h07 | 12:39 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 56 1886 | 1886 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 10:02 PM Basel SBB | 3h20 | 1:22 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 377 | 377 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 10:20 PM Basel SBB | 8h35 | 6:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 · IR 95 1702 | 1702 · RE 33 18406 | 18406 | 10:20 PM Basel SBB | 8h31 | 6:51 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
RE 26 30347 | 30347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 12:04 AM Basel SBB | 7h01 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 3 17390 | 17390 · IC 51 1604 | 1604 · IC 1 702 | 702 | 12:46 AM Basel SBB | 6h52 | 7:38 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Basel to Geneva
Trains from Basel to Geneva run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €50 but you can travel from only €27 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €50 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG from Basel to Geneva trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG trains will get you between Basel and Geneva from €27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF | TGV INOUI
SNCF | TGV Lyria
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Geneva
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Geneva by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Geneva
Most Basel to Geneva trains use the Basel SBB to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Basel and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Basel station do trains to Geneva leave from?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann train station facilities and services
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
Getting to Basel, Brausebad from Basel city centre
Which Geneva station do trains from Basel arrive at?
Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre
Genève train station facilities and services
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Getting to Genève-Aéroport from Geneva city centre
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport train station facilities and services
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin train station facilities and services
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
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