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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Basel is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon 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 and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon 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 49m.

How far is it from Lyon to Basel?

The distance between Lyon and Basel is 419 km. The road distance is 365.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Lyon to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Basel train from?

Lyon 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 to Basel?

The best way to get from Lyon to Basel is to train which takes 3h 49m 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 to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Basel is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Lyon to Basel.

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

Book your Lyon to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon 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 49m
CHF 55–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBN122 / ...
5h 45m
CHF 29–45
Drive 365.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Basel365.4 km
4h 28m
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 56–268
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 to Basel by train

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3h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.4 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Lyon, 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 46m. 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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