What is the cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €75 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel SBB Station and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel SBB Station and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Basel SBB Station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Basel SBB Station to Lyon?

The distance between Basel SBB Station and Lyon is 424 km. The road distance is 344.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel SBB Station to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €75 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Basel SBB Station to Lyon?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Basel SBB Station to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel SBB Station to Lyon bus from?

Basel SBB Station to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel SBB Station to Lyon train from?

Basel SBB Station to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel SBB Station to Lyon?

The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 6h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Basel SBB Station to Lyon bus arrive?

Basel SBB Station to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Basel SBB Station to Lyon train arrive?

Basel SBB Station to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Basel SBB Station to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel SBB Station to Lyon is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Basel SBB Station to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel SBB Station to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel SBB Station to Lyon?

Book your Basel SBB Station to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Basel SBB Station to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Basel SBB Station to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 58m
€78–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus 122 / ...
7h 5m
€30–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
7h 2m
€84–116
Drive 344.8 km
1. Drive from Basel SBB Station to Lyoncar 344.8 km
5h 6m
€62–89
Fly Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BSL - LYS
6h 23m
€127–267
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
6h 25m
€178–424
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h 36m
€143–363

Basel SBB Station to Lyon by train

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Distance: 424.2 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air France, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day.

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