How to get from Basel to Genoa

6 options from €28

Train

Take the train Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) at the station Basel SBB.

The journey takes approximately 2 h 55 m. Ticket price is about €27. The travel distance is 251 km.

Carrier is Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).

Get off at the Lugano.

Take the train Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) at the station Lugano.

The journey takes approximately 1 h 15 m. Ticket price is about €20. The travel distance is 76 km.

Carrier is Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).

Get off at the Milano Centrale.

Take the train Trenitalia Intercity at the station Milano Centrale.

The journey takes approximately 1 h 39 m. Ticket price is about €9. The travel distance is 141 km.

Carrier is Trenitalia Intercity.

Get off at the Genova Brignole.

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Bus

Take the bus FlixBus at the station Basel SBB.

The journey takes approximately 8 h 40 m. Ticket price is about €28. The travel distance is 583 km.

Carrier is FlixBus.

Get off at the Genoa.

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Bus

Take the bus FlixBus at the station Basel SBB.

The journey takes approximately 5 h 15 m. Ticket price is about €17. The travel distance is 333 km.

Carrier is FlixBus.

Get off at the Milan.

Take the bus Grouppo Stat at the station Malpensa Airport - Terminal 1.

The journey takes approximately 2 h 55 m. Ticket price is about €28. The travel distance is 212 km.

Carrier is Grouppo Stat.

Get off at the Genova - Piazza della Vittoria.

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Drive

In a rental car. See on this site which rental company has the best deal.

The journey takes approximately 5 h 8 m. The travel distance is 478 km.

Get off at the Genoa.

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Fly Basel to Genoa

Take the bus Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe at the station Basel, Kannenfeldplatz.

The journey takes approximately 9 m. Ticket price is about €2. The travel distance is 5 km.

Carrier is Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe.

Get off at the Basel EuroAirport.

Fly out to Munich (MUC) of the airport Basel (BSL).

The journey takes approximately 3 h 55 m. Ticket price is about €50.

Carrier is Lufthansa.

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Get off at the Munich (MUC).

Take the bus AMT Genova at the station Aeroporto/Arrivi.

The journey takes approximately 17 m. The travel distance is 6 km.

Carrier is AMT Genova.

Get off at the Principe Fs/Capolinea.

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Train to Zurich fly to Milan Malpensa train

Take the train Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) at the station Basel SBB.

The journey takes approximately 1 h 9 m. Ticket price is about €14. The travel distance is 89 km.

Carrier is Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).

Get off at the Zürich HB.

Take the train Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) at the station Zürich HB.

The journey takes approximately 13 m. Ticket price is about €3. The travel distance is 10 km.

Carrier is Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).

Get off at the Zürich Flughafen.

Fly out to Milan Malpensa (MXP) of the airport Zurich (ZRH).

The journey takes approximately 55 m. Ticket price is about €40.

Carrier is Swiss.

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Get off at the Milan Malpensa (MXP).

Take the train Trenord at the station Malpensa Aeroporto T.1.

The journey takes approximately 54 m. Ticket price is about €4. The travel distance is 49 km.

Carrier is Trenord.

Get off at the Milano Centrale.

Take the train Trenitalia Intercity at the station Basel Sbb.

The journey takes approximately 1 h 39 m. Ticket price is about €9. The travel distance is 251 km.

Carrier is Trenitalia Intercity.

Get off at the Lugano.

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What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Genoa?

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Genoa is by taking a Bus with an average price of €28. The journey takes approximately 8 h 40 m.

What's the fastest journey time between Basel and Genoa?

Drive is the fastest way to travel from Basel to Genoa. Tickets cost €57. The journey takes approximately 5 h 8 m.

What's the distance between Basel and Genoa?

Basel is approximately 478 km away from Genoa. The trip by car takes 5 h 8 m.

Is there a direct bus from Basel to Genoa?

Yes! There is a direct bus with no transfers to this destination. The route is served by the FlixBus company. Tickets cost about €28. A bus trip from Basel to Genoa will take 8 h 40 m.

How long does it take to travel from Basel to Genoa by car?

The average journey time by car between Basel and Genoa is 5 h 8 m.

What to Do in Genoa

Genoa

Genoa is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Italy. It has a long history and is known for its art, architecture, cuisine, and wine. Some of the things you should see in Genoa are its historical center, the Lambrusco wine district, the Isola Bella garden, and the Palazzo Ducale. You can also enjoy shopping at its many boutiques and markets or visit one of the city's many museums.