The average train between Lyon and Basel takes 6h and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Basel. 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Basel. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Mulhouse Ville station via Mulhouse Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Lyon to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.
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The distance between Lyon and Basel is 289.5 km. The road distance is 363 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 70–110 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.
