The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basel SBB for Lyon Part Dieu every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 288 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £105.
Distance: 288 km
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£63 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £219 Average Price |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:37 Basel SBB | 6h07 | 14:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:19 Basel SBB | 3h37 | 14:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:21 Basel SBB | 3h35 | 17:56 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:34 Basel SBB | 4h10 | 18:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:07 Basel SBB | 4h37 | 19:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu
Trains from Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 15:34. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 15:34 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER from Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER trains will get you between Basel SBB and Lyon Part Dieu from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel SBB to Lyon Part Dieu by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon Part Dieu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel SBB and Lyon Part Dieu
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
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