Basel to Lyon Trains

Basel to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Lyon takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 44m
Duration: 424 km
Distance: €109
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (TGV)

best

Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

4h 8m

€87–166

Basel to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

7:34 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
15h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

8:25 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 6:03 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

8:25 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 6:03 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

8:25 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 6:03 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

8:25 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 5:59 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 6:03 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

8:34 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 5:03 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 6:03 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

8:34 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 5:03 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 6:03 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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