There are 4 ways to get from Lausanne to Basel 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 Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2h 22mCHF 35–60Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lausanne to Basel185.7 km
2h 33mCHF 12Bus
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2h 30mCHF 15–21Drive 186.3 km
- Drive from Lausanne to Baselcar 186.3 km
2h 12mCHF 30–43
Lausanne to Basel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 12 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lausanne and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Lausanne and Basel is 177 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
The train from Lausanne to Basel SBB takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lausanne to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Basel is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 21 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lausanne to Basel SBB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–60 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Basel SBB 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 15–21 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- 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 Lausanne to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lausanne to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lausanne to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Lausanne to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Basel is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Lausanne to Basel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lausanne and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.