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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Lausanne
Cheapest price
€48
Average price
€84
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Lausanne will cost around €84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Lausanne without transferring at least once.
IC 61 607 | 607 · IC 1 704 | 7045:16 AM2h27Basel SBB7:43 AMLausanne station€481One-way1 transfer- IC 6 641 | 641 · IC 1 736 | 736 · S 41 24586 | 245869:22 PM2h49Basel SBB12:11 AMLausanne station€491One-way2 transfers
- IC 61 957 | 957 · IR 15 2508 | 25085:53 AM2h27Basel SBB8:20 AMLausanne station€501One-way1 transfer
- IC 6 635 | 635 · IC 908 | 9087:22 PM2h21Basel SBB9:43 PMLausanne station€501One-way1 transfer
- IC 6 959 | 959 · IR 15 2510 | 25106:53 AM2h27Basel SBB9:20 AMLausanne station€511One-way1 transfer
- IC 61 623 | 623 · IC 902 | 9021:22 PM2h21Basel SBB3:43 PMLausanne station€521One-way1 transfer
- EC 65 | 65 · IC 1 718 | 71812:22 PM2h21Basel SBB2:43 PMLausanne station€781One-way1 transfer
- IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 7129:22 AM2h21Basel SBB11:43 AMLausanne station€781One-way1 transfer
- IC 6 613 | 613 · IC 1 710 | 7108:22 AM2h21Basel SBB10:43 AMLausanne station€781One-way1 transfer
- IC 6 617 | 617 · IC 1 714 | 71410:22 AM2h21Basel SBB12:43 PMLausanne station€781One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Basel to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 136 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€59 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Lausanne train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lausanne trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 3 17024 | 17024 · IC 51 1604 | 1604 · EV EV1 62506 | 62506 | 3:45 AM Basel SBB | 3h33 | 7:18 AM Lausanne | 2 transfers | |
| IC 61 607 | 607 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:16 AM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 7:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 957 | 957 · IR 15 2508 | 2508 | 5:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 8:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| EC 61 | 61 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:22 AM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 8:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 959 | 959 · IR 15 2510 | 2510 | 6:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 9:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
 96104+ 12181+ 9261 | 7:13 AM Basel St. Johann | 4h26 | 11:39 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
| 96210+12181+9261 | 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 4h18 | 11:39 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 61 611 | 611 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:22 AM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 9:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 271 | 271 · IR 15 2512 | 2512 | 7:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 10:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 613 | 613 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:22 AM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 10:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 11:20 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:22 AM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 11:43 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 12:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 617 | 617 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:22 AM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 12:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| 9210 · 9269 | 10:34 AM Basel SBB | 5h05 | 3:39 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| 96112+5531+9269 | 10:43 AM Basel St. Johann | 4h56 | 3:39 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 101 | 101 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 1:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| 96222+5531+9269 | 11:21 AM Basel SBB | 4h18 | 3:39 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 61 619 | 619 · IC 900 | 900 | 11:22 AM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 1:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 969 | 969 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:53 AM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 2:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| EC 65 | 65 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:22 PM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 2:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 971 | 971 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 12:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 3:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 623 | 623 · IC 902 | 902 | 1:22 PM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 3:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 279 | 279 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 1:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 4:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 625 | 625 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:22 PM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 4:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 975 | 975 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 2:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 5:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 627 | 627 · IC 904 | 904 | 3:22 PM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 5:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| 9226 · 9277 | 4:34 PM Basel SBB | 5h05 | 9:39 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| 96126+6708+9277 | 4:38 PM Basel SBB | 5h01 | 9:39 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
| 96126+6708+9277 | 4:43 PM Basel St. Johann | 4h56 | 9:39 PM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 61 981 | 981 · IR 15 2532 | 2532 | 5:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 8:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 633 | 633 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:22 PM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 8:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 983 | 983 · IR 15 2534 | 2534 | 6:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 9:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 635 | 635 · IC 908 | 908 | 7:22 PM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 9:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 375 | 375 · IR 15 2536 | 2536 | 7:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 10:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 637 | 637 · IC 1 734 | 734 | 8:22 PM Basel SBB | 2h21 | 10:43 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 987 | 987 · IR 15 2538 | 2538 | 8:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h27 | 11:20 PM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 56 1884 | 1884 · IC 5 538 | 538 · EV EV1 62572 | 62572 | 9:02 PM Basel SBB | 2h46 | 11:48 PM Lausanne | 2 transfers | |
| IC 6 641 | 641 · IC 1 736 | 736 · S 41 24586 | 24586 | 9:22 PM Basel SBB | 2h49 | 12:11 AM Lausanne station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 61 989 | 989 · IR 15 2540 | 2540 | 9:53 PM Basel SBB | 2h30 | 12:23 AM Lausanne station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Lausanne
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Trains from Basel to Lausanne run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €41 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG from Basel to Lausanne trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG trains will get you between Basel and Lausanne from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Lausanne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Lausanne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Lausanne
Most Basel to Lausanne trains use the Basel SBB to Lausanne station pair, with some services arriving at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe. Use this guide to compare Basel and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Basel station do trains to Lausanne leave from?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann train station facilities and services
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
Getting to Basel, Brausebad from Basel city centre
Which Lausanne station do trains from Basel arrive at?
Getting to Lausanne from Lausanne city centre
Lausanne train station facilities and services
Lausanne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
Getting to Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe from Lausanne city centre
Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe train station facilities and services
Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe.
Getting to Lausanne, Chauderon from Lausanne city centre
Lausanne, Chauderon is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne, Chauderon train station facilities and services
Lausanne, Chauderon has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne, Chauderon.
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