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

By bus and train

To get from Basel, Bahnhof Sbb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC6 train from Basel Sbb station to Bern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC1 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 10 min.

190min
Walk to train station
Train - IC6IC6
Train - IC1IC1
Bus - 2020
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Basel Sbb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Basel Sbb
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - IC6IC6
    Wait for train
    IC6
    Brig
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bern
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    104 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, Bahnhof Sbb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the IC6 train from Basel Sbb station to Bern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC1 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 10 min.

190min
Walk to train station
Train - IC6IC6
Train - IC1IC1
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Basel Sbb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Basel Sbb
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - IC6IC6
    Wait for train
    IC6
    Brig
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bern
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    104 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, Bahnhof Sbb to Geneva

The distance between Basel, Bahnhof Sbb, Genève and Geneva, Genève is approximately 233.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Basel, Bahnhof 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, Bahnhof Sbb

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

Train stations close to Basel, Bahnhof Sbb:

  • Basel Sbb

Bus stations close to Basel, Bahnhof Sbb:

  • Basel, Grosspeteranlage
  • Basel, Steinenschanze
  • Basel, J. Burckhardt-Strasse

Public transit stations close to Geneva, Genève

Geneva is located at Geneva, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Genève, Place De Neuve.

Bus stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève, Place De Neuve
  • Genève, Bovy-Lysberg
  • Genève, Théâtre

Ferry stations close to Geneva:

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

By light rail and train

To get from Basel, Bahnhof Sbb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the IC6 train from Basel Sbb station to Bern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC1 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 10 min.

190min
Walk to train station
Train - IC6IC6
Train - IC1IC1
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Basel Sbb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Basel Sbb
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - IC6IC6
    Wait for train
    IC6
    Brig
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bern
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    104 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, Bahnhof Sbb to Geneva?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line IC6, Bus line IC1, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line IC6, Bus line IC1, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct train between Basel, Bahnhof 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 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Basel, Bahnhof Sbb to Geneva?

    The IC6 train line goes from Basel Sbb station near Basel, Bahnhof Sbb in Geneve to Brig station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Brig station near Geneva in Genève.

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

    The total travel time between Basel, Bahnhof Sbb in Geneve and Geneva in Genève by train and bus is about 3 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the IC6 train from the Basel Sbb station near Basel, Bahnhof Sbb in Geneve.

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

    Get off the train at the Brig stop, which is closest to Geneva in Genève.

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