How to get from Genève to Basel by light rail and train?

From Genève to Basel by light rail and train

To get from Genève to Basel in Geneve, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 15 light rail from Genève, Uni-Mail station to Genève, Gare Cornavin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC61 train from Bern station to Basel Sbb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min. The light rail and train schedule from Genève may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Basel on the Moovit app.

216min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1515
Train - ICIC
Train - IC61IC61
Leaves from Genève, Uni-Mail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Uni-Mail
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1515
    Wait for light rail
    15
    Genève, Nations
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Genève
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Chur
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bern
    126 min
  • 7
    Train - IC61IC61
    Wait for train
    IC61
    Basel Sbb
  • 8
    Ride to train station Basel Sbb
    Ride to train station
    Basel Sbb
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Genève to Basel

The distance between Genève, Geneve and Basel, Geneve is approximately 248.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Genève to Basel by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Geneve – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Genève to Basel

To check the light rail and train schedule from Genève to Basel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Genève) and destination (Basel), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Genève to Basel?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Light Rail line 15, Train line IC, Train line IC61.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Genève and Basel in Geneve?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Genève to Basel in Geneve?

    The 15 light rail line goes from Genève, Uni-Mail station near Genève to Genève, Gare Cornavin station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Genève, Gare Cornavin station near Basel in Geneve.

  • How long does it take to travel from Genève to Basel in Geneve by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Genève and Basel in Geneve by light rail and train is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Genève to get to Basel in Geneve?

    Get on the 15 light rail from the Genève, Uni-Mail station near Genève in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Genève and Basel in Geneve?

    Get off the light rail at the Genève, Gare Cornavin station, which is closest to Basel in Geneve.

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