How much does a train ticket from Lyon to Basel cost?

The average train ticket price from Lyon to Basel is $122. The best way to find train tickets from Lyon to Basel is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Lyon to Basel?

A train trip between Lyon and Basel is around 3h 48m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 24m. This is the time it takes to travel the 180 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Lyon and Basel?

The number of trains from Lyon to Basel can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Lyon to Basel by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Lyon to Basel?

Trains traveling between Lyon and Basel leave from Lyon Part-Dieu or Perrache and arrive at Basel, Basel Central Station, Basel.

What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Once in Basel, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are BaselCard, Zoo Basel, Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel exhibition centre, Fondation Beyeler.

Trains from Lyon to Basel | TGV inOui, TER, SNCF - TER

Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Basel.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $199	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$107 - $159	Average Duration3h 48m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $68	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Lyon to Basel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

$25Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Lyon to Basel: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$122

Average train trip duration3h 48m

Number of daily trains4

Earliest train departure11:38am

Distance179 miles (288 km)

Latest train departure6:02pm

Train Companies

TGV inOui

4/551 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

TER

4/524 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.5

SNCF - TER

Train and bus companies in CH:Trenitalia, Renfe, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Swiss Federal Railways, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn

Lyon to Basel Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Lyon and Basel?

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Part-Dieu

B - Perrache

C - Lyon Airport

Stops in Basel

A - Basel

B - Basel Central Station

C - Basel

D - Media Markt Basel

E - Basel St. Johann

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lyon - Basel

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Lyon and Basel is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Basel.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Basel, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Lyon and Basel, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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