The train between Basel and Lausanne takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Lausanne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 11:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel station and arriving at Lausanne station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
Basel to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Basel to Lausanne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Lausanne is 136.1 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lausanne hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–170 and the journey takes 2h 24m.