What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon 03 to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon 03 to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon 03 to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Lyon 03 to Basel is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon 03 and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon 03 and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon 03 to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Basel St. Johann via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Lyon 03 to Basel?

The distance between Lyon 03 and Basel is 419 km. The road distance is 363.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon 03 to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon 03 to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 80.

How long does it take to get from Lyon 03 to Basel?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Lyon 03 to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon 03 to Basel bus from?

Lyon 03 to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon 03 to Basel train from?

Lyon 03 to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon 03 to Basel?

The best way to get from Lyon 03 to Basel is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 220 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Lyon 03 to Basel bus arrive?

Lyon 03 to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Lyon 03 to Basel train arrive?

Lyon 03 to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon 03 to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon 03 to Basel is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Lyon 03 to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon 03 to Basel?

Book your Lyon 03 to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon 03 to Basel?

Book your Lyon 03 to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Lyon 03 to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon 03 to Basel by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville84
3h 52m
CHF 56–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBN122 / ...
5h 45m
CHF 29–45
Drive 363.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon 03 to Basel363.9 km
4h 26m
CHF 58–84
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 50m
CHF 128–394
Train via Basel Sbb (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse VilleTgv
3h 53m
CHF 56–273
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL)LYS - BSL
6h 1m
CHF 86–218
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)GVA - BSL
6h 41m
CHF 103–320
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LYS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 30m
CHF 116–262

Lyon 03 to Basel by train

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3h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.4 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Lyon 03, France and Basel, Switzerland?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–70 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 29–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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