There are 2 ways to get from Basel to Lyss by train or car
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Basel to Lyss by train
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The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lyss is to drive which costs SFr 15 - SFr 22 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Lyss is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 22.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lyss. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lyss via Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Basel and Lyss is 84 km. The road distance is 94.5 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Lyss without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 40.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Basel to Lyss, including transfers.
Basel to Lyss train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Lyss train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Biel/Bienne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lyss is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Basel to Lyss.
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What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lyss, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne hourly. Tickets cost CHF 17–35 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
- 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
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