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Information about the Geneva to Basel train

Travel by train from Geneva to Basel. 39 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Geneva at 5h 33m and the last at 21h 38m, allowing you to cover the 185.38 km distance in as little as 2h 50m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 59m

Shortest route time

2h 50m

First hour of departure

5h 33m

Last hour of departure

21h 38m

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How much does a train ticket from Geneva to Basel cost?

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. Save on the cost of your journey by staying flexible with the date and time of your departure. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Geneva to Basel take?

The journey on a train from Geneva to Basel takes approximately 2h 59m, depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Geneva to Basel?

Allow 2h 50m to travel between Geneva and Basel on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Geneva to Basel each day?

Every day, 39 trains complete the Geneva to Basel journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Geneva and Basel?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Geneva and Basel.

What is the distance between Geneva and Basel by train?

The rail connection between Geneva and Basel is approximately 185.38 km.

What time is the first train from Geneva to Basel?

The first Geneva to Basel train departs at 5h 33m.

What time is the last train from Geneva to Basel?

The last Geneva to Basel train leaves the platform at 21h 38m.

To leave Geneva, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: GENEVE CORNAVIN.

At Basel, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: BASEL SBB.

Which train companies operate trains from Geneva to Basel?

The Geneva – Basel route is served by: SBB.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Basel?

The price of a Geneva – Basel train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Geneva to Basel thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Basel.

Price of a Geneva – Basel Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Basel: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Geneva to Basel at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Geneva – Basel

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Geneva to Basel? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Geneva – Basel Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Geneva to Basel. For last-minute train tickets from Geneva to Basel, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Geneva to Basel and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Basel on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Geneva to Basel?

If you're travelling from Geneva to Basel, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Geneva to Basel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Geneva to Basel train?

To travel from Geneva to Basel, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Geneva to Basel by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Geneva - Basel allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Geneva to Basel train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Geneva to Basel route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Geneva to Basel train schedule for Wednesday 16 September 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 33m	8h 26m	2h 53m	SBB	Booking
5h 33m Geneve Cornavin SBB 707 6h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 6h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1609 6h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 6h 51m Neuchatel 7h 12m Biel/Bienne 7h 28m Grenchen Nord 7h 37m Moutier 7h 48m Delemont 8h 05m Laufen 8h 26m Basel Sbb
5h 54m	9h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
5h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2509 6h 07m Nyon 6h 24m Morges 6h 37m Lausanne 6h 57m Palezieux 7h 13m Romont 7h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 8h 04m Bern SBB 960 8h 30m Olten 8h 49m Liestal 9h 00m Basel Sbb
6h 05m	8h 55m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
6h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1807 6h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 6h 41m Renens Vd SBB 511 7h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 7h 21m Neuchatel 7h 42m Biel/Bienne 7h 59m Solothurn 8h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 8h 30m Olten SBB 664 8h 55m Basel Sbb
6h 35m	9h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
6h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 709 7h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 7h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1611 7h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 7h 51m Neuchatel 8h 12m Biel/Bienne 8h 28m Grenchen Nord 8h 37m Moutier 8h 48m Delemont 9h 05m Laufen 9h 26m Basel Sbb
6h 54m	10h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
6h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2511 7h 07m Nyon 7h 24m Morges 7h 37m Lausanne 7h 57m Palezieux 8h 13m Romont 8h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 9h 04m Bern SBB 372 9h 30m Olten 9h 49m Liestal 10h 00m Basel Sbb
7h 35m	10h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
7h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 711 8h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 8h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1613 8h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 8h 51m Neuchatel 9h 12m Biel/Bienne 9h 28m Grenchen Nord 9h 37m Moutier 9h 48m Delemont 10h 05m Laufen 10h 26m Basel Sbb
7h 54m	11h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
7h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2513 8h 07m Nyon 8h 24m Morges 8h 37m Lausanne 8h 57m Palezieux 9h 13m Romont 9h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 10h 04m Bern SBB 964 10h 30m Olten 10h 49m Liestal 11h 00m Basel Sbb
8h 05m	10h 55m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
8h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1811 8h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 8h 41m Renens Vd SBB 515 9h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 9h 21m Neuchatel 9h 42m Biel/Bienne 9h 59m Solothurn 10h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 10h 30m Olten SBB 668 10h 55m Basel Sbb
8h 35m	11h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
8h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 713 9h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 9h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1615 9h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 9h 51m Neuchatel 10h 12m Biel/Bienne 10h 28m Grenchen Nord 10h 37m Moutier 10h 48m Delemont 11h 05m Laufen 11h 26m Basel Sbb
8h 54m	12h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
8h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2515 9h 07m Nyon 9h 24m Morges 9h 37m Lausanne 9h 57m Palezieux 10h 13m Romont 10h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 11h 04m Bern SBB 966 11h 30m Olten 11h 49m Liestal 12h 00m Basel Sbb
9h 35m	12h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
9h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 715 10h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 10h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1617 10h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 10h 51m Neuchatel 11h 12m Biel/Bienne 11h 28m Grenchen Nord 11h 37m Moutier 11h 48m Delemont 12h 05m Laufen 12h 26m Basel Sbb
9h 54m	13h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
9h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2517 10h 07m Nyon 10h 24m Morges 10h 37m Lausanne 10h 57m Palezieux 11h 13m Romont 11h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 12h 04m Bern SBB 106 12h 30m Olten 12h 49m Liestal 13h 00m Basel Sbb
10h 05m	12h 55m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
10h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1815 10h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 10h 41m Renens Vd SBB 519 11h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 21m Neuchatel 11h 42m Biel/Bienne 11h 59m Solothurn 12h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 12h 30m Olten SBB 672 12h 55m Basel Sbb
10h 35m	13h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
10h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 717 11h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 11h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1619 11h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 51m Neuchatel 12h 12m Biel/Bienne 12h 28m Grenchen Nord 12h 37m Moutier 12h 48m Delemont 13h 05m Laufen 13h 26m Basel Sbb
10h 54m	14h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
10h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2519 11h 07m Nyon 11h 24m Morges 11h 37m Lausanne 11h 57m Palezieux 12h 13m Romont 12h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 13h 04m Bern SBB 970 13h 30m Olten 13h 49m Liestal 14h 00m Basel Sbb
11h 35m	14h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
11h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 719 12h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 12h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1621 12h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 12h 51m Neuchatel 13h 12m Biel/Bienne 13h 28m Grenchen Nord 13h 37m Moutier 13h 48m Delemont 14h 05m Laufen 14h 26m Basel Sbb
11h 54m	15h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
11h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2521 12h 07m Nyon 12h 24m Morges 12h 37m Lausanne 12h 57m Palezieux 13h 13m Romont 13h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 14h 04m Bern SBB 972 14h 30m Olten 14h 49m Liestal 15h 00m Basel Sbb
12h 35m	15h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
12h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 721 13h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 13h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1623 13h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 13h 51m Neuchatel 14h 12m Biel/Bienne 14h 28m Grenchen Nord 14h 37m Moutier 14h 48m Delemont 15h 05m Laufen 15h 26m Basel Sbb
12h 54m	16h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
12h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2523 13h 07m Nyon 13h 24m Morges 13h 37m Lausanne 13h 57m Palezieux 14h 13m Romont 14h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 15h 04m Bern SBB 276 15h 30m Olten 15h 49m Liestal 16h 00m Basel Sbb
13h 05m	16h 00m	2h 55m	SBB	Booking
13h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1821 13h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 13h 41m Renens Vd SBB 525 14h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 21m Neuchatel 14h 42m Biel/Bienne 14h 59m Solothurn 15h 18m Olten Connection: 15 min 15h 33m Olten SBB 276 15h 49m Liestal 16h 00m Basel Sbb
13h 35m	16h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
13h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 723 14h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 14h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1625 14h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 51m Neuchatel 15h 12m Biel/Bienne 15h 28m Grenchen Nord 15h 37m Moutier 15h 48m Delemont 16h 05m Laufen 16h 26m Basel Sbb
13h 54m	17h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
13h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2525 14h 07m Nyon 14h 24m Morges 14h 37m Lausanne 14h 57m Palezieux 15h 13m Romont 15h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 16h 04m Bern SBB 976 16h 30m Olten 16h 49m Liestal 17h 00m Basel Sbb
14h 05m	16h 55m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
14h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1823 14h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 14h 41m Renens Vd SBB 527 15h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 21m Neuchatel 15h 42m Biel/Bienne 15h 59m Solothurn 16h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 16h 30m Olten SBB 680 16h 55m Basel Sbb
14h 35m	17h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
14h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 725 15h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 15h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1627 15h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 51m Neuchatel 16h 12m Biel/Bienne 16h 28m Grenchen Nord 16h 37m Moutier 16h 48m Delemont 17h 05m Laufen 17h 26m Basel Sbb
14h 54m	18h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
14h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2527 15h 07m Nyon 15h 24m Morges 15h 37m Lausanne 15h 57m Palezieux 16h 13m Romont 16h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 17h 04m Bern SBB 978 17h 30m Olten 17h 49m Liestal 18h 00m Basel Sbb
15h 35m	18h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
15h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 727 16h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 16h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1629 16h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 16h 51m Neuchatel 17h 12m Biel/Bienne 17h 28m Grenchen Nord 17h 37m Moutier 17h 48m Delemont 18h 05m Laufen 18h 26m Basel Sbb
15h 54m	19h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
15h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2529 16h 07m Nyon 16h 24m Morges 16h 37m Lausanne 16h 57m Palezieux 17h 13m Romont 17h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 18h 04m Bern SBB 100 18h 30m Olten 18h 49m Liestal 19h 00m Basel Sbb
16h 05m	18h 55m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
16h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1827 16h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 16h 41m Renens Vd SBB 531 17h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 21m Neuchatel 17h 42m Biel/Bienne 17h 59m Solothurn 18h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 18h 30m Olten SBB 684 18h 55m Basel Sbb
16h 35m	19h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
16h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 729 17h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 17h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1631 17h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 51m Neuchatel 18h 12m Biel/Bienne 18h 28m Grenchen Nord 18h 37m Moutier 18h 48m Delemont 19h 05m Laufen 19h 26m Basel Sbb
16h 54m	20h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
16h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2531 17h 07m Nyon 17h 24m Morges 17h 37m Lausanne 17h 57m Palezieux 18h 13m Romont 18h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 19h 04m Bern SBB 982 19h 30m Olten 19h 49m Liestal 20h 00m Basel Sbb
17h 31m	20h 26m	2h 55m	SBB	Booking
17h 31m Geneve Cornavin SBB 731 18h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 18h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1633 18h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 18h 51m Neuchatel 19h 12m Biel/Bienne 19h 28m Grenchen Nord 19h 37m Moutier 19h 48m Delemont 20h 05m Laufen 20h 26m Basel Sbb
17h 54m	21h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
17h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2533 18h 07m Nyon 18h 24m Morges 18h 37m Lausanne 18h 57m Palezieux 19h 13m Romont 19h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 20h 04m Bern SBB 984 20h 30m Olten 20h 49m Liestal 21h 00m Basel Sbb
18h 05m	20h 55m	2h 50m	SBB	Booking
18h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1831 18h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 18h 41m Renens Vd SBB 535 19h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 21m Neuchatel 19h 42m Biel/Bienne 19h 59m Solothurn 20h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 20h 30m Olten SBB 688 20h 55m Basel Sbb
18h 35m	21h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
18h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 733 19h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 19h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1635 19h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 51m Neuchatel 20h 12m Biel/Bienne 20h 28m Grenchen Nord 20h 37m Moutier 20h 48m Delemont 21h 05m Laufen 21h 26m Basel Sbb
18h 54m	22h 00m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
18h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2535 19h 07m Nyon 19h 24m Morges 19h 37m Lausanne 19h 57m Palezieux 20h 13m Romont 20h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 21h 04m Bern SBB 336 21h 30m Olten 21h 49m Liestal 22h 00m Basel Sbb
19h 35m	22h 26m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
19h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 735 20h 07m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 20h 11m Renens Vd SBB 1637 20h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 20h 51m Neuchatel 21h 12m Biel/Bienne 21h 28m Grenchen Nord 21h 37m Moutier 21h 48m Delemont 22h 05m Laufen 22h 26m Basel Sbb
20h 35m	23h 40m	3h 05m	SBB	Booking
20h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 737 21h 07m Renens Vd 21h 14m Lausanne 22h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 26m Bern Connection: 10 min 22h 36m Bern SBB 648 23h 03m Olten 23h 28m Liestal 23h 40m Basel Sbb
21h 24m	0h 40m	3h 16m	SBB	Booking
21h 24m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1739 21h 38m Nyon 21h 56m Morges 22h 04m Renens Vd 22h 12m Lausanne Connection: 05 min 22h 17m Lausanne SBB 739 23h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 26m Bern Connection: 10 min 23h 36m Bern SBB 646 0h 03m Olten 0h 28m Liestal 0h 40m Basel Sbb
21h 38m	1h 07m	3h 29m	SBB	Booking
21h 38m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18489 21h 47m Coppet 21h 54m Nyon 21h 59m Gland 22h 05m Rolle 22h 09m Allaman 22h 17m Morges 22h 24m Renens Vd Connection: 17 min 22h 41m Renens Vd SBB 543 23h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 21m Neuchatel 23h 42m Biel/Bienne 23h 54m Grenchen Sud 0h 03m Solothurn 0h 16m Oensingen 0h 30m Olten Connection: 05 min 0h 35m Olten SBB 696 0h 56m Liestal 1h 07m Basel Sbb

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