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Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Lausanne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lausanne. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Lausanne?
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 St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Lausanne
- A
Lausanne
Avenue d'Ouchy 6, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Lausanne by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Basel to Lausanne?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Lausanne start from $50. The average price for this train route is around $95. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Lausanne?
The average train ride duration from Basel to Lausanne is 2h 23m, covering a distance of 85 miles (136 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 13m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators service the Basel to Lausanne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Swiss Federal Railways, TGV Lyria, SNCF - TER.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Basel to Lausanne?
The earliest train departs from Basel to Lausanne at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 5:03pm.
What is the best train operator from Basel to Lausanne?
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 Basel to Lausanne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Swiss Federal Railways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Basel to Lausanne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Basel to Lausanne?
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 Basel to Lausanne was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $54To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Lausanne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $54 to $264 for a train ticket from Basel to Lausanne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-12-12.
