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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for Old Masters and major modern collections. A top cultural stop in Basel.
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Basel will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 7 trains that leave Lyon for Basel on Sat, Jun 06, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 38 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $203.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $399 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 37m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Basel:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Basel costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $353 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Basel costing on average $399 (€322).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Flight takes on average 8h 37m.
The journey is about 32m faster (3h 50m by train vs 4h 22m by car) and roughly $83 (€67) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($99 (€80) vs $181 (€146)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Basel trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:32 AM Lyon | 3h36 | 10:08 AM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:38 AM Lyon | 5h07 | 2:45 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:38 AM Lyon | 4h07 | 2:45 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:04 PM Lyon | 4h04 | 7:08 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Lyon | 4h38 | 8:38 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:04 PM Lyon | 4h04 | 8:08 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lyon to Basel run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 179 miles (289 km) distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 179 miles (289 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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