How much is the bus ticket from Geneva to Basel?

The cheapest coach tickets from Geneva to Basel start from £19. The average price for this route is around £40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Geneva to Basel?

The average bus journey time from Geneva to Basel is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 117 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Geneva to Basel route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Geneva to Basel?

The earliest bus departs from Geneva to Basel at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 06:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Geneva to Basel?

A bus journey from Geneva to Basel produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Geneva to Basel?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Geneva to Basel?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Geneva to Basel?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Geneva to Basel?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Geneva to Basel from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Geneva to Basel on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	04:50	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	8h 35m	13:25	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:45	Gare routière de Genève	14h 35m	21:20	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	No tags

Next departures from Geneva to Basel on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	00:15	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	3h 50m	04:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:45	Gare routière de Genève	14h 35m	21:20	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	No tags

Next departures from Geneva to Basel on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	05:20	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	13h 15m	18:35	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:45	Gare routière de Genève	14h 35m	21:20	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	No tags

Next departures from Geneva to Basel on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	00:15	Gare Routière Place Dorcière	3h 50m	04:05	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 14:32 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Geneva to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just £45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 57mAverage duration

115 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£19 - £110	Average duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£45 - £145	Average duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Geneva and Basel?

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

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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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,466 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,168 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

CH Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Geneva to Basel

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Geneva to Basel?
The cheapest coach tickets from Geneva to Basel start from £19. The average price for this route is around £40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Geneva to Basel?
The average bus journey time from Geneva to Basel is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 117 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Geneva to Basel route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Geneva to Basel?
The earliest bus departs from Geneva to Basel at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 06:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Geneva to Basel?
A bus journey from Geneva to Basel produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Geneva to Basel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Geneva to Basel?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Geneva to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Geneva to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/11

£21

27/11

No data

Today

£36

29/11

£27

30/11

£19

01/12

£28

02/12

£17

03/12

£25

The cheapest trip from Geneva to Basel was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £63 for a bus ticket from Geneva to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.