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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Lyon takes 5h 50m 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 50m
Duration
424 km
Distance
€104
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
4h 8m
€72–164

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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 424.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily.

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