The average train between Basel and Lyon Perrache takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lyon Perrache. 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 Perrache. 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 Perrache at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lyon Perrache. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Lyon Perrache station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Basel to Lyon Perrache train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Lyon Perrache train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Basel to Lyon Perrache train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Lyon Perrache is 290.6 km. The road distance is 428 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu hourly. Tickets cost €85–140 and the journey takes 3h 6m.