4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Basel
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap bus 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 €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lyon for Basel on Wed, Nov 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 289 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
Travel Information
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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. 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 €23, and a flight costs an average of €170.
Distance: 289 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price | €415 Average price |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Basel bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus | 10:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 5h45 | 3:45 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
| FlixBus | 6:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 7h00 | 1:20 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Basel
France
Switzerland
Distance 289 km |
Average bus duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to BaselYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Basel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Basel
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Basel
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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