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How to Travel from

Lyon to Basel

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lyon to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$56.96

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Annemasse
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$63.29
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.18–$75.95

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$82.28–$151.89
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Annemasse to Renens
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$69.62
Train from Renens VD to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.44–$63.29
Train from Biel/Bienne to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$48.10
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.77–$75.95

Airlines

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$759.47

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$215.18

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$594.92
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$759.47

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$455.68

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$379.73

Twin Jet

Website:
twinjet.fr/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$759.47

Questions and Answers

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 $34.78 - $48.91 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 39m and costs $76.09 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof 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 Sbb via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Lyon to Basel?

The distance between Lyon and Basel is 430 km. The road distance is 409 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 39m and costs $76.09 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m 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 TGV inOui, 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 39m and costs $76.09 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $103.26 - $173.91 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Basel bus arrive?

Lyon to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Lyon to Basel train arrive?

Lyon to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Basel is 409 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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