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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Geneva International Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 31 Aug

Cheapest price on 31 Aug

£44

Average ticket price on 31 Aug

£52

Fastest journey on 31 Aug

3 h 1 m

Average journey duration on 31 Aug

3 h 2 m

Trains on 31 Aug

Distance

185 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Geneva International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Basel to Geneva International Airport will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.

Fast trains

To travel from Basel to Geneva International Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.

IC 51 1618 | 1618 · IC 1 714 | 714
10:323h05
Basel SBB
13:37Genève-Aéroport
£441One-way
1 change
IR 56 1858 | 1858 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812
8:023h03
Basel SBB
11:05Genève-Aéroport
£461One-way
2 changes
IC 51 1616 | 1616 · IC 1 712 | 712
9:323h05
Basel SBB
12:37Genève-Aéroport
£461One-way
1 change
IR 56 1862 | 1862 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816
10:023h03
Basel SBB
13:05Genève-Aéroport
£471One-way
2 changes
IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IC 1 710 | 710
8:323h05
Basel SBB
11:37Genève-Aéroport
£471One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Basel to Geneva International Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Geneva International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £39 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, while a train costs an average of £59.

Distance: 185 km

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£59 Average Price	£39 Average Price Cheapest
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Live departures

Basel to Geneva International Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Basel to Geneva International Airport trains for tomorrow, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IR 56 1858 \| 1858 · IC 5 512 \| 512 · IR 90 1812 \| 1812	8:02 Basel SBB	3h03	11:05 Genève-Aéroport	2 changes
IR 26 2315 \| 2315 · IC 5 512 \| 512 · IR 90 1812 \| 1812	8:04 Basel SBB	3h01	11:05 Genève-Aéroport	2 changes
IC 51 1614 \| 1614 · IC 1 710 \| 710	8:32 Basel SBB	3h05	11:37 Genève-Aéroport	1 change
IC 6 963 \| 963 · IR 15 2514 \| 2514	8:58 Basel SBB	3h17	12:15 Genève-Aéroport	1 change
IR 56 1860 \| 1860 · RE 56 4560 \| 4560 · IC 5 514 \| 514 · IR 90 1814 \| 1814	9:02 Basel SBB	3h03	12:05 Genève-Aéroport	3 changes
IC 21 667 \| 667 · IC 5 514 \| 514 · IR 90 1814 \| 1814	9:04 Basel SBB	3h01	12:05 Genève-Aéroport	2 changes
IC 51 1616 \| 1616 · IC 1 712 \| 712	9:32 Basel SBB	3h05	12:37 Genève-Aéroport	1 change
IC 61 965 \| 965 · IR 15 2516 \| 2516	9:58 Basel SBB	3h17	13:15 Genève-Aéroport	1 change
IR 56 1862 \| 1862 · IC 5 516 \| 516 · IR 90 1816 \| 1816	10:02 Basel SBB	3h03	13:05 Genève-Aéroport	2 changes
IR 26 2319 \| 2319 · IC 5 516 \| 516 · IR 90 1816 \| 1816	10:04 Basel SBB	3h01	13:05 Genève-Aéroport	2 changes
IC 51 1618 \| 1618 · IC 1 714 \| 714	10:32 Basel SBB	3h05	13:37 Genève-Aéroport	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Basel to Geneva International Airport

Switzerland

Trains from Basel to Geneva International Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 16:02. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 3h 1m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £39

Distance

185 km

Average train duration

3h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

£52

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 1m

First train

6:02

Last train

16:02

Cheapest Month

Oct

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Tue

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £39

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG from Basel to Geneva International Airport trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG trains will get you between Basel and Geneva International Airport from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SBB Duration

3h 1m

Cheapest SBB Price

£52

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Learn more about SBB

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) Duration

3h 5m

Cheapest Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) Price

£116

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

16 a day

BLS AG

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average BLS AG Duration

3h 3m

Cheapest BLS AG Price

£103

BLS AG frequency

9 a day

FAQs: Basel to Geneva International Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Geneva International Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Geneva International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Basel to Geneva International Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £52, while the average price tends to be around £59.

The train journey from Basel to Geneva International Airport covers a distance of 185 km and takes approximately 3h 1m. Trains run 9 per day.

The train distance from Basel to Geneva International Airport is 185 km.

The first train from Basel to Geneva International Airport leaves at 6:02.

The last train from Basel to Geneva International Airport departs at 16:02.

Trains from Basel to Geneva International Airport run approximately 9 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Basel to Geneva International Airport.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Basel to Geneva International Airport.

To get from Basel to Geneva International Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

There is no night train service from Basel to Geneva International Airport.

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Geneva International Airport is by coach, costing approximately £39.

Booking trains from Basel to Geneva International Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

Yes, the train journey from Basel to Geneva International Airport is quite scenic, offering picturesque views of the Swiss countryside, charming villages, and glimpses of the Jura Mountains, making it a visually appealing route.

A day trip from Basel to Geneva International Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 1m. However, there are 9 train services available per day for this route, covering a distance of 185 km.

Yes, you can take the train from Basel to Geneva International Airport.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Geneva International Airport

Most Basel to Geneva International Airport trains use the Basel SBB to Genève station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Geneva International Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Basel

Arrival train stations in Geneva

Basel SBBCentralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland+41 51 221 22 22 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre

Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainTer · 5m · £0.90 · every ~2 min

Bus50 · 4m · £2 · every ~15 min

Tram11 · 5m · £2

1, 3, 2 · 7m · £2 · every ~25 min

Basel SBB train station facilities and services

Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.

More about Basel SBB

Basel St Johann4056 Basel, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre

Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus50 · 8m · £2 · every ~15 min

Tram1, 21, 3, 6, 8, 6457, 8190, 8280, 8298, 8312 · 5m · £2 · every ~15 min

Basel St Johann train station facilities and services

Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.

Basel, BrausebadBrausebad, 4055 Basel, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Brausebad from Basel city centre

Tram1, 2, 3 · 6m · £2 · every ~25 min

Basel, Brausebad train station facilities and services

Basel, Brausebad has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Basel, Brausebad.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel, Brausebad.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel, Brausebad: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Brausebad: The station has accessible entrances and facilities.

Basel Bad BhfSchwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland+41 61 690 13 13 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre

Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus30 · 11m · £3 · every ~18 min

Tram6, 1, 2 · 19m · £3 · every ~20 min

Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services

Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.

More about Basel Bad Bhf

Basel, JohanniterbrückeJohanniterbrücke, Johanniterbrücke 5, 4057 Basel, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Johanniterbrücke from Basel city centre

Basel, Johanniterbrücke is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus38 · 6m · £2 · every ~8 min

Basel, Johanniterbrücke train station facilities and services

Basel, Johanniterbrücke has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Several dining options are available inside the station.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located in several areas of the station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel, Johanniterbrücke.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel, Johanniterbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Johanniterbrücke: The station is fully accessible with ramps and elevators.

Basel, KannenfeldplatzKannenfeldpl., Basel, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Kannenfeldplatz from Basel city centre

BusEv3 · 4m · £2 · every ~11 min

Tram1, 21, 3, 6, 8, 6457, 8190, 8280, 8298, 8312 · 3m · £2 · every ~15 min

Basel, Kannenfeldplatz train station facilities and services

Basel, Kannenfeldplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: There is a small cafe inside the station.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi is available at the station. ATMs are there is an ATM available near the main entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel, Kannenfeldplatz.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel, Kannenfeldplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Kannenfeldplatz: The station has ramps and accessible facilities.

Basel, MetzerstrasseMetzerstrasse, 4056 Basel, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Metzerstrasse from Basel city centre

Bus36 · 8m · £2 · every ~16 min

Basel, Metzerstrasse train station facilities and services

Basel, Metzerstrasse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Several food and drink outlets available inside the station

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi available inside the station. ATMs are aTM services available near the main concourse.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel, Metzerstrasse.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel, Metzerstrasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Metzerstrasse: Station fully accessible with elevators and ramps.

Basel, SpalentorSpalenvorstadt, 4056 Basel, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Spalentor from Basel city centre

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Basel, Spalentor train station facilities and services

Basel, Spalentor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Basel, Spalentor. ATMs are there is an ATM inside the station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel, Spalentor.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel, Spalentor: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Spalentor: Station platforms are fully accessible to wheelchairs.

Basel, SchützenhausSchützenmattstrasse 56, 4051 Basel, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Schützenhaus from Basel city centre

Tram1, 2, 3 · 3m · £2 · every ~25 min

Basel, Schützenhaus train station facilities and services

Basel, Schützenhaus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Several cafes and snack bars available.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs available at both entrances.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel, Schützenhaus.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel, Schützenhaus: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Schützenhaus: Station equipped with elevators and ramps.

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popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Geneva International Airport

Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre

Basel SBB train station facilities and services

Food and drink

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Tickets and information

Luggage and lost property

Parking, taxis and toilets

Bike and car services

Accessibility

Shops, hotels and contact

Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre

Basel St Johann train station facilities and services

Food and drink

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Parking, taxis and toilets

Bike and car services

Getting to Basel, Brausebad from Basel city centre

Basel, Brausebad train station facilities and services

Wi-Fi and ATMs

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