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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Basel takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. 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.

3h 44m
Duration
430 km
Distance
CHF 93
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (TGV)

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain train Tgv
3h 53m
CHF 74–147

Lyon to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lyon and Basel. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Basel at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 429.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Basel, Switzerland?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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