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Compare train and bus 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 train, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $96, while a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $96 (€79) compared to roughly $94 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.20 (€-0.99). The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Lausanne to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 56 1861 | 18618:34 AM2h22Lausanne station10:56 AMBasel SBB$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 56 1861 | 18618:34 AM2h22Lausanne station10:56 AMBasel SBB$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 61 612 | 6128:17 AM2h12Lausanne station10:29 AMBasel SBB$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 51 1613 | 16138:04 AM2h22Lausanne station10:26 AMBasel SBB$561One-way0 transfers
- IC 5 515 | 515 · IC 21 668 | 6688:34 AM2h21Lausanne station10:55 AMBasel SBB$571One-way1 transfer
- IR 15 2513 | 2513 · IC 61 964 | 9648:40 AM2h20Lausanne station11:00 AMBasel SBB$581One-way1 transfer
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- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg.
- Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Basel by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with SBB.
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