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Compare 2 ways to travel from Lausanne to Basel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 326, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Lausanne and Basel?
Lausanne
- A
Lausanne
Avenue d'Ouchy 6, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland - F
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lausanne to Basel by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Lausanne to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Lausanne to Basel start from R 827. The average price for this train route is around R 1 574. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Lausanne to Basel?
The average train journey time from Lausanne to Basel is 2h 22m, covering a distance of 136 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 12m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators serve the Lausanne to Basel route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day, including services from Swiss Federal Railways, TGV Lyria.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Lausanne to Basel?
The earliest train from Lausanne to Basel departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 16:04.
Which is the best train operator from Lausanne to Basel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Lausanne to Basel?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Swiss Federal Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Lausanne to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Lausanne to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is TGV Lyria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Lausanne to Basel was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 889To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lausanne to Basel as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 889 to R 4 425 for a train ticket from Lausanne to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 889, which is on 2026-01-28.
