The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Geneva
Cheapest price
51S$
Average price
139S$
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
75
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Geneva will cost around 139S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 51S$.
To travel from Basel to Geneva you need to make at least one change.
IR 56 1886 | 1886 · IC 5 540 | 540 · IR 90 1840 | 184010:02 PM2h53Basel SBB12:55 AMGeneva station51 S$1One-way2 changes
S 3 17390 | 17390 · IC 51 1604 | 1604 · IC 1 702 | 70212:57 AM6h28Basel SBB7:25 AMGeneva station51 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 61 957 | 957 · IR 15 2508 | 25085:53 AM3h12Basel SBB9:05 AMGeneva station55 S$1One-way1 change
RE 26 30347 | 30347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 250412:04 AM7h01Basel SBB7:05 AMGeneva station58 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 17389:32 PM3h07Basel SBB12:39 AMGeneva station59 S$1One-way1 change
IR 56 1858 | 1858 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 18128:02 AM2h53Basel SBB10:55 AMGeneva station93 S$1One-way2 changes
IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IC 1 710 | 7108:32 AM2h53Basel SBB11:25 AMGeneva station64 S$1One-way1 change
IR 56 1860 | 1860 · RE 56 4560 | 4560 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 18149:02 AM2h53Basel SBB11:55 AMGeneva station69 S$1One-way3 changes
IR 56 1854 | 1854 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 18086:02 AM2h53Basel SBB8:55 AMGeneva station93 S$1One-way2 changes
IR 56 1864 | 1864 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 181811:02 AM2h53Basel SBB1:55 PMGeneva station65 S$1One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Basel to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 27S$. For those with little time consider booking a coach 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 coach costs an average of 27S$, and a train costs an average of 50S$.
Distance: 186 km
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4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Basel to Geneva train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Friday, 26 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 26 30347 | 30347 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 12:04 AM Basel SBB | 7h01 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
S 3 17390 | 17390 · IC 51 1604 | 1604 · IC 1 702 | 702 | 12:57 AM Basel SBB | 6h28 | 7:25 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 · IR 90 1806 | 1806 | 4:52 AM Basel SBB | 3h03 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 607 | 607 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:16 AM Basel SBB | 3h13 | 8:29 AM Geneva station | 1 change | |
96202+ 2350+ 9765 | 5:36 AM Basel SBB | 7h53 | 1:29 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 957 | 957 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1854 | 1854 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 6:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 8:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1610 | 1610 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:32 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 9:25 AM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 6 959 | 959 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1856 | 1856 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 7:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96104+ 5521+ 96510 | 7:13 AM Basel St. Johann | 7h22 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96210+ 5521+ 96510 | 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h14 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1612 | 1612 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:32 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1858 | 1858 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 8:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96108+ 9206 · 9773 | 8:13 AM Basel St. Johann | 7h16 | 3:29 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
9206 · 9773 | 8:25 AM Basel SBB | 7h04 | 3:29 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:32 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 8:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h02 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
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 changes | |
96146+ 9877+ 96514 | 9:13 AM Basel St. Johann | 7h22 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96146+ 12179+ 96514 | 9:13 AM Basel St. Johann | 7h22 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96218+ 9877+ 96514 | 9:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h14 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96218+ 12179+ 96514 | 9:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h14 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1616 | 1616 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:32 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
96115+ 9210 · 9775 | 9:45 AM Basel St. Johann | 7h46 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1862 | 1862 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 10:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1618 | 1618 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:32 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
9210 · 9775 | 10:34 AM Basel SBB | 6h57 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
17771+ 9752 · 9210 | 10:34 AM Basel SBB | 6h51 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1864 | 1864 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 11:02 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1620 | 1620 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:32 AM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
96117+ 9218 · 9777 | 11:45 AM Basel St. Johann | 7h44 | 7:29 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 61 969 | 969 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:53 AM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1866 | 1866 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 12:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1622 | 1622 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
9218 · 9777 | 12:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h55 | 7:29 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
96116+ 9879+ 96520 | 12:43 PM Basel St. Johann | 6h52 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 12:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1868 | 1868 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 1:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96282+ 9879+ 96520 | 1:24 PM Basel SBB | 6h11 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1624 | 1624 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
96118+ 12177+ 96522 | 1:43 PM Basel St. Johann | 6h52 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96121+ 9222 · 9781 | 1:45 PM Basel St. Johann | 7h44 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
ICE 279 | 279 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 1:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1870 | 1870 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 2:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1626 | 1626 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
9222 · 9781 | 2:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h55 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
12177+ 96522+ 9222 | 2:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h01 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 6 975 | 975 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 2:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1872 | 1872 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 3:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1628 | 1628 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 61 977 | 977 · IR 15 2528 | 2528 | 3:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1874 | 1874 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 4:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96124+ 12180+ 96530 | 4:13 PM Basel St. Johann | 6h20 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96124+ 9580+ 96530 | 4:13 PM Basel St. Johann | 6h20 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96127+ 9226 · 9789 | 4:15 PM Basel St. Johann | 7h14 | 11:29 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96262+ 12180+ 96530 | 4:21 PM Basel SBB | 6h12 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
96262+ 9580+ 96530 | 4:21 PM Basel SBB | 6h12 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1630 | 1630 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
9226 · 9789 | 4:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h55 | 11:29 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
ICE 107 | 107 · IR 15 2530 | 2530 | 4:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1876 | 1876 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 5:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 56 1878 | 1878 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 6:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1634 | 1634 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 6 983 | 983 · IR 15 2534 | 2534 | 6:53 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 10:05 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1880 | 1880 · IC 5 534 | 534 · IR 90 1834 | 1834 | 7:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 9:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1636 | 1636 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h09 | 10:41 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1882 | 1882 · IC 5 536 | 536 · IR 90 1836 | 1836 | 8:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 10:55 PM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IC 1 734 | 734 | 8:32 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 11:25 PM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1884 | 1884 · IC 5 538 | 538 · IR 90 1838 | 1838 | 9:02 PM Basel SBB | 3h05 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 9:32 PM Basel SBB | 3h07 | 12:39 AM Geneva station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1886 | 1886 · IC 5 540 | 540 · IR 90 1840 | 1840 | 10:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h53 | 12:55 AM Geneva station | 2 changes | |
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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 50S$ but you can travel from only 27S$ by coach.
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 50S$ |
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 - Sept |
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 27S$. 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 Lyria
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BLS AG
FAQs: Basel to Geneva train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Geneva
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Route de l'Aéroport
- Le Chef Genève Aéroport
- Montreux Jazz Café
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva
- ibis Geneva Airport Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva
- Located in the main hall
- 190 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Geneva city center and other Swiss destinations
- Train: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) connections to Geneva city center and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 15
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