Lyon to Basel Trains

Lyon to Basel trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Basel takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Basel. 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 17m
Duration: 425 km
Distance: CHF 91
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv

3h 52m

CHF 68–117

Lyon to Basel train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Lyon and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Basel at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:00 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
11h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:55 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
4:01 PM → 7:45 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
4:01 PM → 7:45 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
4:01 PM → 7:45 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:32 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 4:15 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
4:01 PM → 7:45 PM
3h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville hourly. Tickets cost CHF 70–110 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.

Operators

Find Transport to Basel

Trip Overview

Train

Lyon to Basel train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:00 PM → 5:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:55 AM → 9:45 AM

8:32 AM → 12:45 PM

10:01 AM → 1:45 PM

11:38 AM → 4:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:32 AM → 12:45 PM

10:01 AM → 1:45 PM

11:38 AM → 4:15 PM

4:01 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:32 AM → 12:45 PM

10:01 AM → 1:45 PM

11:38 AM → 4:15 PM

4:01 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:32 AM → 12:45 PM

10:01 AM → 1:45 PM

11:38 AM → 4:15 PM

4:01 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:32 AM → 12:45 PM

10:01 AM → 1:45 PM

11:38 AM → 4:15 PM

4:01 PM → 7:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville

Where to next?

Train trips from Lyon

Train trips to Basel

Alternative transport options

6:00 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day