The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Lyon
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Lyon will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
To travel from Basel to Lyon you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £162.
Distance: 289 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£68 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £315 Average Price |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 26m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Lyon train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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96108+ 5537 | On time 07:08 Basel SBB | 9h49 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96108+ 9879 | On time 07:08 Basel SBB | 8h49 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96108+ 2239 | On time 07:08 Basel SBB | 9h49 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96214+ 9879 | On time 07:21 Basel SBB | 8h36 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96214+ 2239 | On time 07:21 Basel SBB | 9h36 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96214+ 5537 | On time 07:21 Basel SBB | 9h36 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96110+ 5537 | On time 07:39 Basel SBB | 9h18 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96110+ 9879 | On time 07:39 Basel SBB | 8h18 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96110+ 2239 | On time 07:39 Basel SBB | 9h18 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96216+ 5537 | On time 07:51 Basel SBB | 9h06 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96216+ 2239 | On time 07:51 Basel SBB | 9h06 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96216+ 9879 | On time 07:51 Basel SBB | 8h06 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96146+ 5537 | On time 08:08 Basel SBB | 8h49 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96146+ 2239 | On time 08:08 Basel SBB | 8h49 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96146+ 9879 | On time 08:08 Basel SBB | 7h49 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96146+ 9877 | On time 08:13 Basel St. Johann | 3h47 | 12:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96218+ 2239 | On time 08:21 Basel SBB | 8h36 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96218+ 5537 | On time 08:21 Basel SBB | 8h36 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96218+ 9877 | On time 08:21 Basel SBB | 3h39 | 12:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96218+ 9879 | On time 08:21 Basel SBB | 7h36 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96112+ 5537 | On time 09:39 Basel SBB | 7h18 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96112+ 9879 | On time 09:39 Basel SBB | 6h18 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96112+ 2239 | On time 09:39 Basel SBB | 7h18 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96264+ 2239 | On time 09:51 Basel SBB | 7h06 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96264+ 5537 | On time 09:51 Basel SBB | 7h06 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96264+ 9879 | On time 09:51 Basel SBB | 6h06 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96222+ 2239 | On time 10:21 Basel SBB | 6h36 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96222+ 5537 | On time 10:21 Basel SBB | 6h36 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96222+ 9879 | On time 10:21 Basel SBB | 5h36 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96114+ 2239 | On time 10:38 Basel SBB | 6h19 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96114+ 9879 | On time 10:38 Basel SBB | 5h19 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96114+ 5537 | On time 10:38 Basel SBB | 6h19 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96254+ 5537 | On time 10:51 Basel SBB | 6h06 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96254+ 2239 | On time 10:51 Basel SBB | 6h06 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96254+ 9879 | On time 10:51 Basel SBB | 5h06 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96224+ 5537 | On time 11:21 Basel SBB | 5h36 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96224+ 9879 | On time 11:21 Basel SBB | 4h36 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96224+ 2239 | On time 11:21 Basel SBB | 5h36 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96116+ 9879 | On time 11:44 Basel St. Johann | 4h13 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96282+ 9879 | On time 12:21 Basel SBB | 3h36 | 15:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96118+ 5537 | On time 12:38 Basel SBB | 4h19 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96118+ 5537 | On time 12:43 Basel St. Johann | 4h14 | 16:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96266+ 6706+ 17835 | On time 13:51 Basel SBB | 4h53 | 18:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
96124+ 9580 | On time 15:13 Basel St. Johann | 3h44 | 18:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96127+ 9226+ 17777 | On time 15:15 Basel St. Johann | 4h29 | 19:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
96262+ 9580 | On time 15:21 Basel SBB | 3h36 | 18:57 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9226+ 17777 | On time 15:34 Basel SBB | 4h10 | 19:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
96128+ 6708+ 17837 | On time 16:08 Basel SBB | 4h36 | 20:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
96128+ 6708+ 17837 | On time 16:13 Basel St. Johann | 4h31 | 20:44 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Lyon
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 00:33 |
Last train 22:37 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER from Basel to Lyon trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER trains will get you between Basel and Lyon from £22. 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 to Lyon train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Lyon
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with access from Avenue Jean Jaurès.
- Le Jean Moulin
- Brasserie de l'Est
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Lyon Centre
- Hotel des Facultés
- Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line B
- Tramway: Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
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