What is the travel distance from Basel to Geneva?

It's about 186 km (116 miles) from Basel to Geneva.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Geneva?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Gare Routière Place Dorcière, in Geneva.

Bus Basel to Geneva from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Geneva on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:05pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	11h 20m	5:25am	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-11-20 CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Geneva

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Geneva. The journey takes about 2 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 57mAverage Duration

185 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $124	Average Duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$84 - $267	Average Duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Geneva?

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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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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11455 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $33

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Geneva by bus

What is the travel distance from Basel to Geneva?
It's about 186 km (116 miles) from Basel to Geneva.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Geneva?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Gare Routière Place Dorcière, in Geneva.

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

$47

11-26

$62

Today

$48

11-28

$31

11-29

$30

11-30

$47

12-01

$29

12-02

$42

The cheapest trip from Basel to Geneva was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Geneva, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $62 for a bus ticket from Basel to Geneva based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-01.