- Must visit
The Olympic Museum
Olympic museum on the lakefront with sport history, torches, medals and interactive displays in a landscaped park.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£35
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£50
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
2 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
2 h 13 m
Trains on 31 Aug
43
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 43 trains from Basel to Lausanne, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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.
IR 56 1868 | 1868 · IC 5 522 | 522
IC 51 1626 | 1626
IR 56 1870 | 1870 · IC 5 524 | 524
IC 51 1624 | 1624
IC 61 623 | 623 · IC 1 720 | 720
IC 6 613 | 613 · IC 1 710 | 710
IC 6 617 | 617 · IC 1 714 | 714
IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712
IC 61 619 | 619 · IC 1 716 | 716
EC 65 | 65 · IC 1 718 | 718Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 136 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£46 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lausanne trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9226 · 9277+ 96125 | Delayed 14:34 15:45Basel St. Johann | 5h54 | 21:39 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
9226 · 9277 | On time 16:34 Basel SBB | 5h05 | 21:39 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
6708+ 9277+ 96292 | Delayed 15:46 16:39Basel SBB | 5h00 | 21:39 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
IR 56 1858 | 1858 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 10:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 10:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 10:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1614 | 1614 | 8:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 10:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · IR 15 2514 | 2514 | 8:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 11:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1860 | 1860 · RE 56 4560 | 4560 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 11:26 Lausanne station | 2 changes | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 11:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 615 | 615 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 11:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1616 | 1616 | 9:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 11:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 15 2516 | 2516 | 9:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 12:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1862 | 1862 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 10:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 12:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 10:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 12:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 12:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1618 | 1618 | 10:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 12:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 101 | 101 · IR 15 2518 | 2518 | 10:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 13:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1864 | 1864 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 11:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 13:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 11:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 13:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 619 | 619 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 13:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1620 | 1620 | 11:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 13:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 61 969 | 969 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 11:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 14:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1866 | 1866 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 12:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 14:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 12:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 14:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
EC 65 | 65 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 14:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1622 | 1622 | 12:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 14:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · IR 15 2522 | 2522 | 12:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 15:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1868 | 1868 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 13:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 15:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 13:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 15:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 623 | 623 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 13:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 15:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1624 | 1624 | 13:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 15:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 279 | 279 · IR 15 2524 | 2524 | 13:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 16:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1870 | 1870 · IC 5 524 | 524 | 14:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 16:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 26 2327 | 2327 · IC 5 524 | 524 | 14:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 16:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 6 625 | 625 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 14:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 16:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1626 | 1626 | 14:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 16:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 6 975 | 975 · IR 15 2526 | 2526 | 14:58 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 17:20 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IR 56 1872 | 1872 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 15:02 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 17:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
EC 173 | 173 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 15:04 Basel SBB | 2h22 | 17:26 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 61 627 | 627 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 15:30 Basel SBB | 2h13 | 17:43 Lausanne station | 1 change | |
IC 51 1628 | 1628 | 15:32 Basel SBB | 2h24 | 17:56 Lausanne station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Basel to Lausanne run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:52 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Lausanne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lausanne trip today.
Olympic museum on the lakefront with sport history, torches, medals and interactive displays in a landscaped park.
Fine arts museum in Plateforme 10 with Swiss and international works from the 18th century to today in a striking former station hall.
Photography museum in an elegant mansion, presenting changing exhibitions and a strong programme on visual culture and image-making.
Lakeside district with promenades, marina views, steamers and relaxed public spaces; ideal for a walk by Lake Geneva.
Historic old town square framed by civic buildings and steep lanes, often animated by markets and local city life.
Revitalised district of shops, bars, galleries and public spaces beneath the city centre, popular for modern urban atmosphere.
Melted cheese dish from nearby Alpine regions, traditionally served with bread. It is a social staple across Vaud and winter dining in Lausanne.
Potatoes baked with cream, garlic and cheese from the canton of Vaud. It is a comforting regional classic closely tied to local farmhouse cooking.
Leek and potato stew traditionally served with Vaud cabbage sausage. It is one of the canton’s signature dishes and a classic local speciality.
Elegant lakeside dining known for refined seasonal cuisine and a polished setting near Ouchy.
Traditional Swiss restaurant popular for fondue, raclette and hearty regional dishes in a warm chalet-style interior.
Historic brasserie serving Vaud classics, seafood and French-Swiss dishes in a lively Belle Époque room.
Lausanne is costly versus most European cities, with high hotel, dining and transport prices, though local transit can be good value with hotel guest cards.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Lausanne 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 Lausanne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Lausanne trains use the Basel SBB to Lausanne station pair, with some services arriving at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe. Use this guide to compare Basel and Lausanne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
Basel, Brausebad has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Basel, Brausebad.
Ticket office support is available at Basel, Brausebad.
Available at Basel, Brausebad: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Brausebad: The station has accessible entrances and facilities.
Lausanne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne-Flon, pl. de l'Europe.
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique is 1 km from Lausanne city centre. Public transport options include:
Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
ATMs are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique.
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