Bus and Coach from Lyon to Basel: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lyon to Basel from various bus operators like BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or STARSHIPPER SAS for the next days.

today

£31

tomorrow

£29

Tuesday

£27

Wednesday

£23

Thursday

£21

Friday

£25

Saturday

£22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	07:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	14:35	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 25/10/2026 07:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/10/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	5h 45m	23:00	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	04:45	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 25/10/2026 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 26/10/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 15m	09:45	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	01:00	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£59	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 25/10/2026 09:45:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 26/10/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
STARSHIPPER SAS	7h 40m	15:55	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	23:35	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 25/10/2026 15:55:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/10/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 55m	07:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	20:55	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£63	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 25/10/2026 07:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/10/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	07:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	14:35	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 26/10/2026 07:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 26/10/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	5h 45m	23:00	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	04:45	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 26/10/2026 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/10/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 55m	07:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	20:55	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 26/10/2026 07:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 26/10/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 15m	09:45	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	01:00	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£63	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 26/10/2026 09:45:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/10/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 15m	14:55	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	04:10	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£109	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 26/10/2026 14:55:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/10/2026 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £109 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 45m	23:00	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	04:45	Basel	Central Station		Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 27/10/2026 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 28/10/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
	FlixBus	7h 5m	07:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	14:35	Basel	Central Station		Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 27/10/2026 07:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 27/10/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 5m	07:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	14:35	Basel	Central Station		Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 28/10/2026 07:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 28/10/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
	STARSHIPPER SAS	10h 15m	13:20	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	23:35	Basel	Central Station		Economy	£32	A Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 28/10/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 28/10/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	07:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	14:35	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 29/10/2026 07:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 29/10/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	8h 30m	03:10	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	11:40	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 29/10/2026 03:10:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 29/10/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	9h 45m	18:05	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	03:50	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 29/10/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 30/10/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 0m	15:30	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	07:30	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 29/10/2026 15:30:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 30/10/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	07:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	14:35	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 30/10/2026 07:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 30/10/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	5h 45m	23:00	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	04:45	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 30/10/2026 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 31/10/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 55m	07:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	20:55	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 30/10/2026 07:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 30/10/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 15m	09:45	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	01:00	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 30/10/2026 09:45:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 31/10/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	16h 0m	15:30	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	07:30	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 30/10/2026 15:30:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 31/10/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	07:30	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	14:35	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 31/10/2026 07:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 31/10/2026 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	5h 45m	23:00	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	04:45	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 31/10/2026 23:00:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 01/11/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	13h 55m	07:00	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	20:55	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 31/10/2026 07:00:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 31/10/2026 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
STARSHIPPER SAS	7h 40m	15:55	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop	23:35	Basel	Central Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from STARSHIPPER SAS goes from Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop, Lyon (France) at 31/10/2026 15:55:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 31/10/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
BlaBlaCar Bus	15h 15m	09:45	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	01:00	Basel	Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) at 31/10/2026 09:45:00 to Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 01/11/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Lyon to Basel is £18 on 09/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Basel

See here how frequent the connections between Lyon and Basel are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Lyon to Basel. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Lyon and Basel.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 coaches from Lyon to Basel, while Night sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Basel, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Lyon to Basel

Compare all providers like BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and STARSHIPPER SAS that travel 5 times every day by bus from Lyon to Basel in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Basel starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus	£18
Fastest Bus	5h 45m
Earliest Coach	07:00
Latest Coach	23:00
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	291.4 km
Coach Companies	BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and STARSHIPPER SAS

Cheapest coach connections from Lyon to Basel

Every day, 5 buses from 3 coach companies leave Lyon for Basel: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 25/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 19/10

Tuesday 20/10

Wednesday 21/10

Thursday 22/10

Friday 23/10

Saturday 24/10

Sunday 25/10

£31

Monday 26/10

£29

Tuesday 27/10

£27

Wednesday 28/10

£23

Thursday 29/10

£21

Friday 30/10

£25

Saturday 31/10

£22

Sunday 01/11

£24

Monday 02/11

£25

Tuesday 03/11

£19

Wednesday 04/11

£54

Thursday 05/11

£18

Friday 06/11

£20

Saturday 07/11

£20

Sunday 08/11

£21

Monday 09/11

£18

Tuesday 10/11

£19

Wednesday 11/11

£19

Thursday 12/11

£19

Friday 13/11

£20

Saturday 14/11

£19

Sunday 15/11

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Basel

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lyon to Basel, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £17, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Lyon to Basel. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Basel, with £17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Basel

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lyon to Basel in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lyon to Basel, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Lyon to Basel are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Basel

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Lyon and Basel.

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Coach Stop

Avenue Tony Garnier 52

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Central Station

Meret Oppenheim-Strasse

Heiliggeistkirche Bus Station

Neuweilerstrasse Bus Station

Musical Theater

Feldbergstrasse 151

Drei Linden

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Lyon to Basel? Compare all modes of transports from Lyon to Basel.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Basel

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Lyon to Basel? Or which bus companies serve the route Lyon to Basel? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lyon to Basel bus

How much does a Lyon - Basel coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Lyon - Basel bus trip is available from £18 and takes 7h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lyon to Basel?

The connection Lyon to Basel is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £130. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Lyon - Basel route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Lyon to Basel is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Basel from Lyon take?

The quickest coach from Lyon to Basel is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £35. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Basel?

The earliest bus to Basel departs from Lyon at 07:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Lyon to Basel?

The latest bus to Basel departs from Lyon at 23:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Lyon - Basel route?

Passengers looking to travel from Lyon to Basel can travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and STARSHIPPER SAS. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Basel?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Basel by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and STARSHIPPER SAS.

What can I take with me on the bus to Basel from Lyon?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Lyon Basel bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lyon Basel bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lyon to Basel on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lyon to Basel

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Lyon and to Basel

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lyon and to Basel. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!