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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lausanne to Basel

Composite routes from Lausanne to Basel

Cheapest
2 h 2 min
Car
196 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lausanne to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09

Train operators

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Olten
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$59.78–$108.70
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.96–$21.74
Train from Lausanne to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.22–$76.09
Train from Biel/Bienne to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$41.30

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.83–$3.48

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Lausanne to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.79

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Basel is to rideshare which costs $12.79 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Basel SBB via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Basel?

The distance between Lausanne and Basel is 198 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

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

The bus from Lausanne to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Basel train from?

Lausanne to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Basel?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Basel is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $119.57 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Lausanne to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lausanne and Basel?

It is currently 09:34 at both, Lausanne and Basel.

Where does the Lausanne to Basel train arrive?

Lausanne to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Basel is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Lausanne to Basel.

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

Book your Lausanne to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lausanne to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.

Can I share a ride from Lausanne to Basel?

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.
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