The average train between Basel and Lyon takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lyon. 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 3 times a day between Basel and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Lyon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Basel to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Basel to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Lyon is 289.5 km. The road distance is 423 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu hourly. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 3h 6m.