How to get from Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel by bus and train?

Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel - Bus Schedule

The 31 bus from Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel runs from 05:26 to 23:51, with departures every 5-25 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 50 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel by bus and train

To get from Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel in Geneve, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 31 bus from St-Sulpice Vd, Centre station to Renens Vd, Gare station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC5 train and finally take the IR56 train from Biel/Bienne station to Basel Sbb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Lac Léman (Vd) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Basel on the Moovit app.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - IC5IC5
Train - IR56IR56
Leaves from St-Sulpice Vd, Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St-Sulpice Vd, Centre
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Renens Vd, Gare
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Renens Vd, Gare
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Renens Vd
    410 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Rorschach
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Biel/Bienne
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - IR56IR56
    Wait for train
    IR56
    Basel Sbb
  • 8
    Ride to train station Basel Sbb
    Ride to train station
    Basel Sbb
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel

The distance between Lac Léman (Vd), Geneve and Basel, Geneve is approximately 179.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Geneve – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel

To check the bus and train schedule from Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lac Léman (Vd)) and destination (Basel), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 31, Train line IC5, Train line IR56.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lac Léman (Vd) and Basel in Geneve?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel in Geneve?

    The 31 bus line goes from St-Sulpice Vd, Centre station near Lac Léman (Vd) to Renens Vd, Gare station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Renens Vd, Gare station near Basel in Geneve.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lac Léman (Vd) to Basel in Geneve by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lac Léman (Vd) and Basel in Geneve by bus and train is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lac Léman (Vd) to get to Basel in Geneve?

    Get on the 31 bus from the St-Sulpice Vd, Centre stop near Lac Léman (Vd) in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lac Léman (Vd) and Basel in Geneve?

    Get off the bus at the Renens Vd, Gare station, which is closest to Basel in Geneve.

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