There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Lausanne by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lausannebus FlixBus N872 / ...
2h 35mCHF 15–22Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Basel to Lausanne186 km
2h 33mCHF 12Train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain Ic51
- Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
2h 35mCHF 39–68Drive 186.3 km
- Drive from Basel to Lausannecar 186.3 km
2h 12mCHF 31–44
Basel to Lausanne by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lausanne is to rideshare which costs SFr 12 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Lausanne is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lausanne via Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Basel and Lausanne is 187 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Lausanne without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 22.
The bus from Basel SBB to Lausanne takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Basel to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lausanne, Switzerland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Lausanne 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 15–22 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Lausanne via Biel/Bienne in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Biel/Bienne to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel SBB to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 12
- 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 Biel/Bienne 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.