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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Basel to Lausanne
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basel to Lausanne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Lausanne will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 5 buses that leave Basel for Lausanne every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
15:102h10Basel17:20Lausanne£181One-way0 changes- 8:502h10Basel11:00Lausanne£211One-way0 changes
- 16:302h50Basel19:20Lausanne£211One-way0 changes
- 20:302h10Basel22:40Lausanne£211One-way0 changes
- 20:101h40Basel21:50Lausanne£221One-way0 changes
- 20:101h40Basel21:50Lausanne£221One-way0 changes
- 15:102h10Basel17:20Lausanne£181One-way0 changes
- 8:502h10Basel11:00Lausanne£211One-way0 changes
- 20:302h10Basel22:40Lausanne£211One-way0 changes
- 16:302h50Basel19:20Lausanne£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Basel to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Basel to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £37, and a coach costs an average of £66.
Distance: 136 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£66 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Lausanne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lausanne coaches for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 17:40 Basel | 1h40 | 19:20 Lausanne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:10 Basel | 2h00 | 21:10 Lausanne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 6 May | |||||
| 8:50 Basel | 2h10 | 11:00 Lausanne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:10 Basel | 2h10 | 17:20 Lausanne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Basel to Lausanne
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Buses from Basel to Lausanne run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £37 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:04, the last at 23:44. The fastest coach covers the 136 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 136 km |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 43m |
First bus 0:04 |
Last bus 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe from Basel to LausanneYou can travel by bus between Basel to Lausanne with BlaBlaCar, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Basel to Lausanne coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Lausanne by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Lausanne
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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