Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport | Lyon - Perrache Bus Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Basel to Lyon
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Where are the popular stops in Basel and Lyon?
Stops in Basel
- AMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- BBasel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
- C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland - DAllschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
Stops in Lyon
- ARue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
- C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France - D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France - E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France - FLes Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Basel to Lyon
How far is Lyon from Basel by coach?
The journey from Basel to Lyon by coach covers an approximate distance of 180 miles (290 km).
What is the best way to go from Basel to Lyon without a car?
You can reach Lyon from Basel by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Lyon was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Lyon as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £20 to £37 for a bus ticket from Basel to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-11-22.
