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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Basel
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 train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $178 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* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Basel costing on average $97 (€80).
A bus is $347 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Basel costing on average $392 (€322).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Flight takes on average 8h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Basel
How to get from Lyon to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:30 AM7h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:35 PMBasel, Bahnhof$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:30 AM7h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)2:35 PMBasel, Bahnhof$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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92236:00 PM3h26Lyon Part Dieu9:26 PMBasel SBB$1071One-way1 transfer
Other options
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961455:04 PM3h41Lyon Part Dieu8:45 PMBasel St. Johann$701One-way2 transfers- 4302+6709+961455:04 PM3h46Lyon Part Dieu8:50 PMBasel SBB$701One-way2 transfers
- 17814+6711+962416:16 PM4h22Lyon Part Dieu10:38 PMBasel SBB$791One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM5h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof$581One-way0 transfers
1727 · 47399:45 AM15h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:00 AMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)$911One-way1 transfer- 4767 · 47437:00 AM13h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:55 PMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)$971One-way1 transfer
AF7369 · AF11926:40 PM15h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2741One-way1 transfer- AF7369 · AF13926:40 PM18h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:30 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2741One-way1 transfer
- AF7367 · AF11922:40 PM19h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Basel:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Basel costing on average $97 (€80).
A bus is $347 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Basel costing on average $392 (€322).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Flight takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | Intercités, SBB, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Basel by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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