The cheapest and fastest trains from Lausanne to Basel
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
70
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Basel will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $51.
Of the 70 trains that leave Lausanne for Basel every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 56 1853 | 185312:04 AM6h52Lausanne station6:56 AMBasel SBB$511One-way1 change
IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · IR 27 2456 | 245612:04 AM6h40Lausanne station6:44 AMBasel SBB$521One-way2 changes
S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 · IC 6 606 | 6064:49 AM2h40Lausanne station7:29 AMBasel SBB$531One-way2 changes
IC 5 509 | 509 · IR 26 2308 | 23085:34 AM2h21Lausanne station7:55 AMBasel SBB$541One-way1 change
IC 1 707 | 707 · IC 61 608 | 6086:09 AM2h20Lausanne station8:29 AMBasel SBB$541One-way1 change
IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 61 972 | 97212:40 PM2h20Lausanne station3:00 PMBasel SBB$581One-way1 change
IC 1 719 | 719 · IC 61 620 | 62012:09 PM2h20Lausanne station2:29 PMBasel SBB$561One-way1 change
IR 15 2509 | 2509 · IC 6 960 | 9606:40 AM2h20Lausanne station9:00 AMBasel SBB$571One-way1 change
IC 1 707 | 707 · IC 61 608 | 6086:09 AM2h20Lausanne station8:29 AMBasel SBB$541One-way1 change
IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 6 610 | 6107:09 AM2h20Lausanne station9:29 AMBasel SBB$561One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lausanne to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 136 km
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$69 Average Price | $27 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lausanne to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Basel trains for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 5 535 | 535 · IR 56 1881 | 1881 | 6:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 8:56 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 535 | 535 · IC 21 688 | 688 | 6:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 8:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2533 | 2533 · IC 61 984 | 984 | 6:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 9:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1635 | 1635 | 7:04 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 9:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · IC 6 634 | 634 | 7:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 9:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 537 | 537 · IR 56 1883 | 1883 | 7:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 9:56 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2535 | 2535 · IC 6 336 | 336 | 7:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 10:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1637 | 1637 | 8:04 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 10:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
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IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 56 1853 | 1853 | 12:04 AM Lausanne station | 6h52 | 6:56 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · IR 27 2456 | 2456 | 12:04 AM Lausanne station | 6h40 | 6:44 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
R 1 24186 | 24186 · R 13 6011 | 6011 · IC 51 1607 | 1607 | 12:08 AM Lausanne station | 7h18 | 7:26 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 · IC 6 606 | 606 | 4:49 AM Lausanne station | 2h40 | 7:29 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IC 5 509 | 509 · IR 26 2308 | 2308 | 5:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 7:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1609 | 1609 | 6:04 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 8:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · IC 61 608 | 608 | 6:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 8:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 511 | 511 · IC 21 664 | 664 | 6:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 8:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 56 1857 | 1857 | 6:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 8:56 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2509 | 2509 · IC 6 960 | 960 | 6:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 9:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1611 | 1611 | 7:04 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 9:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 6 610 | 610 | 7:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 9:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 | 7:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 9:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 56 1859 | 1859 | 7:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 9:56 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · ICE 372 | 372 | 7:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 10:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1613 | 1613 | 8:04 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 10:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 61 612 | 612 | 8:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 10:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 56 1861 | 1861 | 8:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 10:56 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 515 | 515 · IC 21 668 | 668 | 8:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 10:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 61 964 | 964 | 8:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 11:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1615 | 1615 | 9:04 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 11:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · EC 60 | 60 | 9:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 11:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 56 1863 | 1863 | 9:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 11:56 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 9:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 11:55 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 6 966 | 966 | 9:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 12:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1617 | 1617 | 10:04 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 12:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 61 616 | 616 | 10:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 12:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 519 | 519 · IC 21 672 | 672 | 10:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 12:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 56 1865 | 1865 | 10:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 12:56 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 · ICE 106 | 106 | 10:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 1:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1619 | 1619 | 11:04 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 1:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · IC 6 618 | 618 | 11:09 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 1:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 56 1867 | 1867 | 11:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 1:56 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 11:34 AM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 1:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 6 970 | 970 | 11:40 AM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 2:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1621 | 1621 | 12:04 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 2:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · IC 61 620 | 620 | 12:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 2:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 523 | 523 · EC 178 | 178 | 12:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 2:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 56 1869 | 1869 | 12:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 2:56 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 61 972 | 972 | 12:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 3:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1623 | 1623 | 1:04 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · IC 6 622 | 622 | 1:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 | 1:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 3:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 525 | 525 · RE 56 4571 | 4571 · IR 56 1871 | 1871 | 1:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 3:56 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 · ICE 276 | 276 | 1:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 4:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1625 | 1625 | 2:04 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 4:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · IC 61 624 | 624 | 2:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 4:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 56 1873 | 1873 | 2:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 4:56 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 527 | 527 · IC 21 680 | 680 | 2:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 4:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 · IC 61 976 | 976 | 2:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 5:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1627 | 1627 | 3:04 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 5:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · IC 6 626 | 626 | 3:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 5:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 | 3:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 5:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 56 1875 | 1875 | 3:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 5:56 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 · IC 6 978 | 978 | 3:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 6:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1629 | 1629 | 4:04 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 6:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · IC 61 628 | 628 | 4:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 6:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 531 | 531 · IC 21 684 | 684 | 4:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 6:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 56 1877 | 1877 | 4:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 6:56 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 · ICE 100 | 100 | 4:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 7:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1631 | 1631 | 5:04 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 7:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · EC 64 | 64 | 5:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 7:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 56 1879 | 1879 | 5:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 7:56 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 | 5:34 PM Lausanne station | 2h21 | 7:55 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 · IC 6 982 | 982 | 5:40 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 8:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 51 1633 | 1633 | 6:04 PM Lausanne station | 2h22 | 8:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · IC 61 632 | 632 | 6:09 PM Lausanne station | 2h20 | 8:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lausanne to Basel
Trains from Lausanne to Basel run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 but you can travel from only $27 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lausanne to Basel trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lausanne and Basel from $27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lausanne to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lausanne to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lausanne and Basel
Most Lausanne to Basel trains use the Lausanne to Basel SBB station pair, with some services arriving at Basel St Johann. Use this guide to compare Lausanne and Basel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lausanne station do trains to Basel leave from?
Getting to Lausanne from Lausanne city centre
Lausanne train station facilities and services
Lausanne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
Getting to Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe from Lausanne city centre
Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe train station facilities and services
Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe.
Getting to Lausanne-Chauderon from Lausanne city centre
Lausanne-Chauderon is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne-Chauderon train station facilities and services
Lausanne-Chauderon has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Chauderon.
Which Basel station do trains from Lausanne arrive at?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann train station facilities and services
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
Getting to Basel, Brausebad from Basel city centre
Basel, Brausebad train station facilities and services
Basel, Brausebad has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Basel, Brausebad.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel, Brausebad.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel, Brausebad: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Brausebad: The station has accessible entrances and facilities.

