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Lyon to Basel St. Johann trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Basel St. Johann takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Basel St. Johann. 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 24m
Duration
425 km
Distance
CHF 93
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain train Tgv
4h 11m
CHF 69–116

Lyon to Basel St. Johann train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Lyon and Basel St. Johann. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Basel St. Johann at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 29m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 44m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 7m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 14m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 13m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 44m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 37m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 13m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 44m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 37m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 13m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 44m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 37m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 13m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 44m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 37m • 1 change

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 425.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 70–110 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily.

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