What is the best way to travel from Lyon to Basel?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Basel from Lyon. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Basel from Lyon?
You can reach Basel with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus8h 35m015:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop23:35BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 20/02/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 20/02/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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FlixBus9h 35m018:15LyonPerrache Bus Stop03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 20/02/2025 18:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/02/2025 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus10h 45m017:05Lyons St. Exupery AirportLyons St. Exupery Airport03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyons St. Exupery Airport, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) at 20/02/2025 17:05:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/02/2025 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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BlaBlaCar Bus13h 45m011:00LyonPerrache Train Station00:45BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 20/02/2025 11:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus7h 0m007:20LyonPerrache Bus Stop14:20BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 21/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/02/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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FlixBus5h 45m023:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop04:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 21/02/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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BlaBlaCar Bus13h 45m011:00LyonPerrache Train Station00:45BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 21/02/2025 11:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus5h 45m023:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop04:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 22/02/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/02/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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FlixBus7h 0m007:20LyonPerrache Bus Stop14:20BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 22/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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STARSHIPPER SAS7h 40m015:55LyonPerrache Bus Stop23:35BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 22/02/2025 15:55:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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BlaBlaCar Bus10h 10m008:50LyonPerrache Train Station19:00BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 22/02/2025 08:50:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
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STARSHIPPER SAS6h 55m016:40Lyons St. Exupery AirportLyons St. Exupery Airport23:35BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Lyons St. Exupery Airport, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) at 22/02/2025 16:40:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus7h 0m007:20LyonPerrache Bus Stop14:20BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 23/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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FlixBus5h 45m023:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop04:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 23/02/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/02/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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STARSHIPPER SAS7h 40m015:55LyonPerrache Bus Stop23:35BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 23/02/2025 15:55:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/02/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m011:50Lyon15:50Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Lyon (France) at 23/02/2025 11:50:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Carpool Sunday
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FlixBus5h 45m023:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop04:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 24/02/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/02/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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FlixBus7h 0m007:20LyonPerrache Bus Stop14:20BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 24/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/02/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus13h 45m011:00LyonPerrache Train Station00:45BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 24/02/2025 11:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus7h 0m007:20LyonPerrache Bus Stop14:20BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 25/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/02/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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FlixBus5h 45m023:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop04:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 25/02/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 26/02/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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BlaBlaCar Bus13h 45m011:00LyonPerrache Train Station00:45BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 26/02/2025 11:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Lyon to Basel?
You can get to Basel from Lyon in just 4h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus8h 35m015:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop23:35BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 20/02/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 20/02/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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FlixBus9h 35m018:15LyonPerrache Bus Stop03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 20/02/2025 18:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/02/2025 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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FlixBus10h 45m017:05Lyons St. Exupery AirportLyons St. Exupery Airport03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyons St. Exupery Airport, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) at 20/02/2025 17:05:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/02/2025 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
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BlaBlaCar Bus13h 45m011:00LyonPerrache Train Station00:45BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 20/02/2025 11:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus5h 45m023:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop04:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 21/02/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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FlixBus7h 0m007:20LyonPerrache Bus Stop14:20BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 21/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/02/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus13h 45m011:00LyonPerrache Train Station00:45BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 21/02/2025 11:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus5h 45m023:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop04:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 22/02/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/02/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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STARSHIPPER SAS6h 55m016:40Lyons St. Exupery AirportLyons St. Exupery Airport23:35BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Lyons St. Exupery Airport, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) at 22/02/2025 16:40:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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FlixBus7h 0m007:20LyonPerrache Bus Stop14:20BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 22/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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STARSHIPPER SAS7h 40m015:55LyonPerrache Bus Stop23:35BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 22/02/2025 15:55:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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BlaBlaCar Bus10h 10m008:50LyonPerrache Train Station19:00BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 22/02/2025 08:50:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/02/2025 19:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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BlaBlaCar4h 0m011:50Lyon15:50Basel0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Lyon (France) at 23/02/2025 11:50:00 to , Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus5h 45m023:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop04:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 23/02/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/02/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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FlixBus7h 0m007:20LyonPerrache Bus Stop14:20BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 23/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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STARSHIPPER SAS7h 40m015:55LyonPerrache Bus Stop23:35BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 23/02/2025 15:55:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/02/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Fastest Carpool Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus5h 45m023:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop04:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 24/02/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/02/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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FlixBus7h 0m007:20LyonPerrache Bus Stop14:20BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 24/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/02/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus13h 45m011:00LyonPerrache Train Station00:45BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 24/02/2025 11:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus5h 45m023:00LyonPerrache Bus Stop04:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 25/02/2025 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 26/02/2025 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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FlixBus7h 0m007:20LyonPerrache Bus Stop14:20BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 25/02/2025 07:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/02/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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BlaBlaCar Bus13h 45m011:00LyonPerrache Train Station00:45BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 26/02/2025 11:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/02/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Lyon to Basel
What are the most popular stations in Lyon and Basel?
In Lyon, you will usually depart from Perrache Bus Stop, Part-Dieu Train Station or Perrache Train Station, while in Basel you will be arriving at Badischer Train Station, Central Station or Markthalle Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Basel from Lyon? With 3 connections between 4 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Lyon and Basel, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Basel in just 4h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Lyon and Basel are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STARSHIPPER SAS, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Lyon and Basel is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Caluire-et-Cuire or to Birsfelden, and look at flights from Lyons St. Exupery Airport, and landing at Basel Mulhouse Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Lyon to Basel?
The most popular companies between Lyon and Basel, are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STARSHIPPER SAS. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STARSHIPPER SAS
All you need to know when you travel from Lyon to Basel
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Lyon to Basel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Lyon to Basel
How can I reach Basel from Lyon?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Basel from Lyon.
How far is Basel from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon and Basel is 291.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Lyon and Basel?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 50 kgs, and a flight 72 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Lyon to Basel?
You can get to Basel with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Basel?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Basel in just 4h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
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