The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Basel
Cheapest price
€94
Average price
€167
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €94.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Basel without transferring at least once.
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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 €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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€76 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €415 Average price |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Basel trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9898+ 96217 | On time 7:33 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 3h35 | 11:08 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
9898+ 96119 | On time 7:33 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h12 | 11:45 AM Basel St. Johann | 1 transfer | |
9898+ 96217 | On time 7:33 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 3h35 | 11:08 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
6618+ 9217+ 96138 | On time 12:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 6h40 | 6:44 PM Basel St. Johann | 2 transfers | |
6618+ 9217 | On time 12:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 6h22 | 6:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
17812+ 6709+ 96145 | On time 3:16 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h34 | 7:50 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
17812+ 6709+ 96145 | On time 3:16 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h29 | 7:45 PM Basel St. Johann | 2 transfers | |
17814+ 6711+ 96241 | On time 5:16 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h22 | 9:38 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Basel
Trains from Lyon to Basel run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €44 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 21:51 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, SBB, SNCF Intercités, SNCF from Lyon to Basel trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, SBB, SNCF Intercités, SNCF trains will get you between Lyon and Basel from €23. 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 Lyon to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Lyon, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Lyon Part Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. When arriving in Basel, you can end your trip in train stations like Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel St. Johann.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lyon to Basel
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with access from Avenue Jean Jaurès.
- Le Jean Moulin
- Brasserie de l'Est
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Lyon Centre
- Hotel des Facultés
- Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line B
- Tramway: Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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