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The average train between Basel and Lyon takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. 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 twice daily between Basel and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 50m. 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 Mulhouse Ville station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Basel to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Basel and Lyon is 289.5 km. The road distance is 366 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.
