Bus Tickets from Basel to Geneva

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Next departures for Basel to Geneva on September 3
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Flixbus
Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
Gare Routière Place DorcièreCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Geneva

Bus
Average PriceUS$22 - US$83Average Duration4h
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$58 - US$200Average Duration2h 57m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Basel to Geneva

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Geneva. The journey takes about 2 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
2h 57mAverage Duration
US$58Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Basel to Geneva: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$34
Average Bus Trip Duration4h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:20am
Distance187 km
Latest bus departure6:05pm

Basel to Geneva Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Basel - Geneva

  1. What is the travel distance from Basel to Geneva?

    It's about 186 km (116 miles) from Basel to Geneva.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Geneva?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Gare Routière Place Dorcière, in Geneva.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-31
US$26
09-01
US$44
Today
US$42
09-03
US$35
09-04
US$33
09-05
US$24
09-06
US$24
09-07
US$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Basel to Geneva was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Geneva, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$44 for a bus ticket from Basel to Geneva based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24 which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Basel and Geneva!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Basel to Geneva, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Basel to Geneva will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Basel to Geneva while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Basel to Geneva?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Basel by bus?

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