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Information about the Geneva to Basel train

Travel by train from Geneva to Basel. 28 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Geneva at 4h 08m and the last at 21h 20m, allowing you to cover the 196.23 km distance in as little as 2h 54m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

3h 13m

Shortest route time

2h 54m

First hour of departure

4h 08m

Last hour of departure

21h 20m

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Cheap train tickets from Geneva to Basel

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

To get the best price for a train ticket, we recommend booking several months in advance. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

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

The Geneva to Basel journey lasts approximately 3h 13m.

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

The journey from Geneva to Basel on the fastest train takes 2h 54m.

How many trains run from Geneva to Basel each day?

Every day of the week, you can choose from 28 Geneva – Basel trains.

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

Between Geneva and Basel, the service may be a Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Geneva and Basel by train?

By train, about 196.23 km separate Basel from Geneva.

What time is the first train from Geneva to Basel?

Each day, the first Geneva to Basel train departs at 4h 08m.

What time is the last train from Geneva to Basel?

You can wait until 21h 20m at the latest to take the last Geneva to Basel train.

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

This page lists trains departing from: GENEVE CORNAVIN.

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

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

Which train companies operate trains from Geneva to Basel?

Journeys from Geneva to Basel are operated 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

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Geneva to Basel throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

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 Saturday 22 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 08m	8h 00m	3h 52m	SBB	Booking
4h 08m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18401 4h 17m Coppet 4h 24m Nyon 4h 29m Gland 4h 34m Rolle 4h 38m Allaman 4h 47m Morges 4h 53m Renens Vd 4h 59m Lausanne Connection: 41 min 5h 40m Lausanne SBB 2507 5h 57m Palezieux 6h 13m Romont 6h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 6h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 7h 04m Bern SBB 374 7h 30m Olten 7h 49m Liestal 8h 00m Basel Sbb
5h 35m	8h 29m	2h 54m	SBB	Booking
5h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 901 6h 07m Renens Vd 6h 14m Lausanne 7h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 7h 33m Bern SBB 608 8h 00m Olten 8h 29m Basel Sbb
5h 39m	9h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
5h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18457 5h 48m Coppet 5h 54m Nyon 5h 59m Gland 6h 04m Rolle 6h 09m Allaman 6h 15m Morges 6h 23m Renens Vd 6h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 6h 40m Lausanne SBB 1455 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 29m	9h 29m	3h 00m	SBB	Booking
6h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 709 6h 43m Nyon 6h 58m Morges 7h 07m Renens Vd 7h 14m Lausanne 8h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 8h 33m Bern SBB 610 9h 00m Olten 9h 29m Basel Sbb
6h 39m	10h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
6h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18459 6h 48m Coppet 6h 54m Nyon 6h 59m Gland 7h 04m Rolle 7h 09m Allaman 7h 15m Morges 7h 23m Renens Vd 7h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 7h 40m Lausanne SBB 2511 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 29m	10h 29m	3h 00m	SBB	Booking
7h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 903 7h 43m Nyon 7h 58m Morges 8h 07m Renens Vd 8h 14m Lausanne 9h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 9h 33m Bern SBB 612 10h 00m Olten 10h 29m Basel Sbb
7h 39m	11h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
7h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18461 7h 48m Coppet 7h 54m Nyon 7h 59m Gland 8h 04m Rolle 8h 09m Allaman 8h 15m Morges 8h 23m Renens Vd 8h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 8h 40m Lausanne SBB 2513 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 39m	12h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
8h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18463 8h 48m Coppet 8h 54m Nyon 8h 59m Gland 9h 04m Rolle 9h 09m Allaman 9h 15m Morges 9h 23m Renens Vd 9h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 9h 40m Lausanne SBB 2515 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 29m	12h 29m	3h 00m	SBB	Booking
9h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 905 9h 43m Nyon 9h 58m Morges 10h 07m Renens Vd 10h 13m Lausanne 11h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 11h 33m Bern SBB 616 12h 00m Olten 12h 29m Basel Sbb
9h 39m	13h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
9h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18465 9h 48m Coppet 9h 54m Nyon 9h 59m Gland 10h 04m Rolle 10h 09m Allaman 10h 15m Morges 10h 23m Renens Vd 10h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 10h 40m Lausanne SBB 2517 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 29m	13h 29m	3h 00m	SBB	Booking
10h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 717 10h 42m Nyon 10h 58m Morges 11h 06m Renens Vd 11h 13m Lausanne 12h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 12h 33m Bern SBB 618 13h 00m Olten 13h 29m Basel Sbb
10h 39m	14h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
10h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18467 10h 48m Coppet 10h 54m Nyon 10h 59m Gland 11h 04m Rolle 11h 09m Allaman 11h 15m Morges 11h 23m Renens Vd 11h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 11h 40m Lausanne SBB 2519 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 29m	14h 29m	3h 00m	SBB	Booking
11h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 907 11h 43m Nyon 11h 58m Morges 12h 07m Renens Vd 12h 13m Lausanne 13h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 13h 33m Bern SBB 620 14h 00m Olten 14h 29m Basel Sbb
11h 39m	15h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
11h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18469 11h 48m Coppet 11h 54m Nyon 11h 59m Gland 12h 04m Rolle 12h 09m Allaman 12h 15m Morges 12h 23m Renens Vd 12h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 12h 40m Lausanne SBB 2521 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 39m	16h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
12h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18471 12h 48m Coppet 12h 54m Nyon 12h 59m Gland 13h 04m Rolle 13h 09m Allaman 13h 15m Morges 13h 23m Renens Vd 13h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 13h 40m Lausanne SBB 2523 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 29m	16h 29m	3h 00m	SBB	Booking
13h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 909 13h 43m Nyon 13h 58m Morges 14h 07m Renens Vd 14h 13m Lausanne 15h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 15h 33m Bern SBB 624 16h 00m Olten 16h 29m Basel Sbb
13h 39m	17h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
13h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18473 13h 48m Coppet 13h 54m Nyon 13h 59m Gland 14h 04m Rolle 14h 09m Allaman 14h 15m Morges 14h 23m Renens Vd 14h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 14h 40m Lausanne SBB 2525 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 29m	17h 29m	3h 00m	SBB	Booking
14h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 725 14h 43m Nyon 14h 58m Morges 15h 06m Renens Vd 15h 13m Lausanne 16h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 16h 33m Bern SBB 626 17h 00m Olten 17h 29m Basel Sbb
14h 39m	18h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
14h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18475 14h 48m Coppet 14h 54m Nyon 14h 59m Gland 15h 04m Rolle 15h 09m Allaman 15h 15m Morges 15h 23m Renens Vd 15h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 15h 40m Lausanne SBB 2527 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 29m	18h 29m	3h 00m	SBB	Booking
15h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 727 15h 43m Nyon 15h 58m Morges 16h 06m Renens Vd 16h 13m Lausanne 17h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 17h 33m Bern SBB 628 18h 00m Olten 18h 29m Basel Sbb
15h 39m	19h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
15h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18477 15h 48m Coppet 15h 54m Nyon 15h 59m Gland 16h 04m Rolle 16h 09m Allaman 16h 15m Morges 16h 23m Renens Vd 16h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 16h 40m Lausanne SBB 2529 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 39m	20h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
16h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18479 16h 48m Coppet 16h 54m Nyon 16h 59m Gland 17h 04m Rolle 17h 09m Allaman 17h 15m Morges 17h 23m Renens Vd 17h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 17h 40m Lausanne SBB 2531 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 29m	20h 29m	3h 00m	SBB	Booking
17h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 731 17h 42m Nyon 17h 58m Morges 18h 05m Renens Vd 18h 13m Lausanne 19h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 19h 33m Bern SBB 632 20h 00m Olten 20h 29m Basel Sbb
17h 39m	21h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
17h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18481 17h 48m Coppet 17h 54m Nyon 17h 59m Gland 18h 04m Rolle 18h 09m Allaman 18h 15m Morges 18h 23m Renens Vd 18h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 18h 40m Lausanne SBB 2533 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 29m	21h 29m	3h 00m	SBB	Booking
18h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 733 18h 43m Nyon 18h 58m Morges 19h 05m Renens Vd 19h 13m Lausanne 20h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 26m Bern Connection: 07 min 20h 33m Bern SBB 634 21h 00m Olten 21h 29m Basel Sbb
18h 39m	22h 00m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
18h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18483 18h 48m Coppet 18h 54m Nyon 18h 59m Gland 19h 04m Rolle 19h 09m Allaman 19h 15m Morges 19h 23m Renens Vd 19h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 19h 40m Lausanne SBB 2535 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
20h 35m	23h 36m	3h 01m	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 24m Liestal 23h 36m Basel Sbb
21h 20m	0h 36m	3h 16m	SBB	Booking
21h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1739 21h 36m Nyon 21h 54m Morges 22h 05m 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 24m Liestal 0h 36m Basel Sbb

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