How much does a cheap train ticket from Basel to Lyon cost?

The average train ticket price from Basel to Lyon is US$161. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Basel to Lyon is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Basel to Lyon?

A train trip between Basel and Lyon is around 3h 22m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 290 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Basel and Lyon?

The number of trains from Basel to Lyon can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Basel to Lyon by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Basel to Lyon?

Trains travelling between Basel and Lyon leave from Basel or Basel Central Station and arrive at Lyon Part-Dieu, Perrache, Lyon Airport.

Trains from Basel to Lyon | TGV Lyria, SNCF - TER, TER

Train Basel to Lyon: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change

Average Ticket PriceUS$161

Average train trip duration3h 22m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure2:34pm

Distance288 km

Train companies

TGV Lyria

4.5/56 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

SNCF - TER

TER

4/524 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.5

FR train and bus companies:Trenitalia, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Swiss Federal Railways, Deutsche Bahn ICE, TGV inOui, Slovak Rail

Basel to Lyon Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Lyon?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel

B - Basel Central Station

C - Basel

D - Media Markt Basel

E - Basel St. Johann

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Part-Dieu

B - Perrache

C - Lyon Airport

Frequently asked questions on the trip Basel - Lyon

How much does a cheap train ticket from Basel to Lyon cost?
The average train ticket price from Basel to Lyon is US$161. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Basel to Lyon is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Basel to Lyon?
A train trip between Basel and Lyon is around 3h 22m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 290 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Basel and Lyon?
The number of trains from Basel to Lyon can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Basel to Lyon by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Basel to Lyon?
Trains travelling between Basel and Lyon leave from Basel or Basel Central Station and arrive at Lyon Part-Dieu, Perrache, Lyon Airport.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Basel and Lyon is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Lyon.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lyon you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Basel and Lyon, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Basel to Lyon, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Will you be returning to Basel by train?

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