How to get from Lyon to Basel

Travel from Lyon, France to Basel, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Basel from Lyon restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Basel, Switzerland from Lyon?

Entry Requirements:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 09/05/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Basel from Lyon closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Lyon, France from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering France from Switzerland?

Entry into France is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into France from Switzerland?

Requirements for reentering France:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in France?

All travellers must abide by the following measures in France to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Lyon, France was last verified on 20/05/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Lyon from Basel.

There are 2 travel options from Lyon to Basel: coach or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Basel. Tickets for a coach cost on average £30.

This is compared to other travel options to Basel:

A coach is about £9 less than a train, which costs on average £39 for this trip.

The fastest way to get to Basel from Lyon is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 21 min.

There are alternative travel options to Basel that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 6 h 30 min   on average.

The distance from Lyon to Basel is approximately 179 miles (289 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Basel is:

• Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Basel as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Lyon to Basel:

• Coaches mostly leave from Lyon, Gare Perrache and tend to arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
• Trains from Lyon to Basel most often leave from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Basel SBB.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Union Ivkoni International to go to Basel by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Union Ivkoni International Lyon to Basel tickets on Omio for £30.
• SNCF | TGV INOUI can take you to Basel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCF | TGV INOUI from Lyon to Basel for £39.

When planning your trip from Lyon to Basel, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing on average £30 one way.
• Train tickets cost on average £39 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Basel from Lyon online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.