How to travel from Basel to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Lyon:

A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Lyon costing on average €54.

A bus is €508 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Lyon costing on average €549.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 11m.

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

The distance from Basel to Lyon is approximately 179 miles (289 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Lyon is:

• Around 22 trains per day.
• Around 14 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | Intercités to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Global Supply Systems to go to Lyon by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Lyon:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.