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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Basel SBB Station is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Basel SBB Station is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Basel SBB Station. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Basel Sbb via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Lyon to Basel SBB Station?

The distance between Lyon and Basel SBB Station is 430 km. The road distance is 364.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Basel SBB Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Lyon to Basel SBB Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Basel SBB Station is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 270 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Lyon to Basel SBB Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Basel SBB Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Basel SBB Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Basel SBB Station is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Lyon to Basel SBB Station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel SBB Station?

There are 1316+ hotels available in Basel SBB Station.

Lyon to Basel SBB Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Basel SBB Station by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
3h 47m
CHF 76–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122 / ...
5h 45m
CHF 30–50
Drive 364.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Basel SBB Stationcar 364.6 km
4h 37m
CHF 71–102
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL)plane LYS - BSL
6h 3m
CHF 106–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
6h 45m
CHF 72–110
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 53m
CHF 160–421
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
4h 37m
CHF 136–348
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LYS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 23m
CHF 135–318

Lyon to Basel SBB Station by train

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Distance: 429.8 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Basel SBB Station, 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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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