The average train between Basel and Lyon Airport (LYS) takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lyon Airport (LYS). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Lyon Airport (LYS). The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Lyon Airport (LYS) at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS) station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Basel to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Basel to Lyon Airport (LYS) train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Rhônexpress.
The distance between Basel and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 279.3 km. The road distance is 444 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 3h 7m.