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TodayMay 6
from $32
TomorrowMay 7
ThuMay 8
FriMay 9
SatMay 10
from $39
SunMay 11
MonMay 12
from $59
TueMay 13
from $55

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Basel
    Departure location: Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 10 at
    Departure city: Basel
    Departure location: Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Lyon.

Bus
Average Price$29 - $207Average Duration9h 25m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$161 - $161Average Duration3h 22m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $65Average Duration4h
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Basel to Lyon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day
4hAverage Duration
$26Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Basel to Lyon: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$62
Average bus trip duration9h 25m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:50am
Distance180 miles (290 km)
Latest bus departure11:40pm

Basel to Lyon Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/04
$45
05/05
$76
Today
$26
05/07
$49
05/08
$48
05/09
$33
05/10
$39
05/11
$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Basel to Lyon was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $26

To 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 $26 to $182 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 $33 which is on 2025-05-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Basel to Lyon but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Basel to Lyon, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Basel to Lyon.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Basel to Lyon, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Basel by bus?

Bus from Basel to Lyon

You can also go to Lyon by train

Train from Basel to Lyon

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