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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Basel St. Johann takes 5h 12m 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 12m
Duration
425 km
Distance
CHF 91
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Lyon to Basel St. Johann train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Lyon and Basel St. Johann. 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 St. Johann at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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

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

Departing Friday, November 13, 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

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

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

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 50m • 1 change
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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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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 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 18, 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

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Basel St. Johann? 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.

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  • Distance: 425.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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 2 hours. 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.

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