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Compare train, coach and flight for Genoa to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 366 km
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£107 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Basel from Genoa by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Genoa to Basel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Genoa to Basel
Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Genoa to Basel.

There are 2 ways to get from Genoa to Basel: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Basel is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £23 compared to other travel options to Basel:
Taking a coach costs £39 less than taking a train, which costs on average £62 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Basel from Genoa is by train with an average travel time of 6 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 7 h 35 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 226 miles from Genoa to Basel.
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Basel is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Genoa to Basel as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Genoa to Basel:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
The following travel companies offer services from Genoa to Basel:
- FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Basel by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Genoa to Basel for £23 on Omio.
- Trenitalia, Intercity or Regionale can take you to Basel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Trenitalia from Genoa to Basel for £62.
Yes, there are direct services available from Genoa to Basel with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus 1 direct coach per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Genoa and Basel.
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