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How to get from Basel Sbb to Geneva by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Basel Sbb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC51 train from Basel Sbb station to Biel/Bienne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC5 train and finally take the 20 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Place De Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Train - IC51IC51
Train - IC5IC5
Bus - 2020
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Basel Sbb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Basel Sbb
  • 2
    Train - IC51IC51
    Wait for train
    IC51
    Biel/Bienne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Biel/Bienne
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    91 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Veyrier, Tournettes
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Place De Neuve
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and train

To get from Basel Sbb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the IC51 train from Basel Sbb station to Biel/Bienne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC5 train and finally take the 18 light rail from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Bel-Air station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Train - IC51IC51
Train - IC5IC5
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Basel Sbb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Basel Sbb
  • 2
    Train - IC51IC51
    Wait for train
    IC51
    Biel/Bienne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Biel/Bienne
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    91 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Grand-Lancy, Palettes
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Bel-Air
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Basel Sbb to Geneva

The distance between Basel Sbb, Genève and Geneva, Genève is approximately 220.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Basel Sbb to Geneva by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Genève – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Basel Sbb

Basel Sbb is located at Basel Sbb, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Basel, Bhfeingang Gundeldingen.

Bus stations close to Basel Sbb:

  • Basel, Musik-Akademie
  • Basel, Steinenschanze
  • Basel, Synagoge

Public transit stations close to Geneva, Genève

Geneva is located at Geneva, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Genève, Plainpalais.

Bus stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève, Liszt
  • Genève, Bel-Air
  • Genève, Molard

Ferry stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève-Jardin-Anglais (Lac)
  • Genève-Molard (Lac)
  • Genève-Mt-Blanc (Lac)

By light rail and train

To get from Basel Sbb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the IC51 train from Basel Sbb station to Biel/Bienne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC5 train and finally take the 18 light rail from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Bel-Air station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Train - IC51IC51
Train - IC5IC5
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Basel Sbb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Basel Sbb
  • 2
    Train - IC51IC51
    Wait for train
    IC51
    Biel/Bienne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Biel/Bienne
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    91 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Grand-Lancy, Palettes
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Bel-Air
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Basel Sbb to Geneva?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line IC51, Bus line IC5, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Basel Sbb to Geneva?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line IC51, Bus line IC5, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct train between Basel Sbb and Geneva?

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

  • Which train line goes from Basel Sbb to Geneva?

    The IC51 train line goes from Biel/Bienne station near Basel Sbb in Geneve to Biel/Bienne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Biel/Bienne station near Geneva in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Basel Sbb to Geneva by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Basel Sbb in Geneve and Geneva in Genève by train and bus is about 3 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Basel Sbb to get to Geneva?

    Get on the IC51 train from the Biel/Bienne station near Basel Sbb in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Basel Sbb and Geneva?

    Get off the train at the Biel/Bienne stop, which is closest to Geneva in Genève.

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