There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Lausanne by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
2h 24mCHF 35–65Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Basel to Lausanne186 km
2h 33mCHF 11Bus
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Lausannebus FlixBus N839
4h 12mCHF 18–26Drive 186.3 km
- Drive from Basel to Lausannecar 186.3 km
2h 12mCHF 29–42
Basel to Lausanne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lausanne is to rideshare which costs SFr 11 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Lausanne is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Lausanne via Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Basel and Lausanne is 177 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65.
The train from Basel SBB to Lausanne takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.
Basel to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.
Basel to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Lausanne is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 26 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lausanne, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lausanne hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Lausanne 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 15–22 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Basel to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Basel to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lausanne is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Basel to Lausanne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Lausanne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.