What is the best way to travel from Basel to Lyon?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights, Carpool and Buses to Lyon from Basel. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Lyon from Basel?
You can reach Lyon with just £22 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, 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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LC Perú17h 20m014:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport08:00Lyons St. Exupery AirportAéroport St Exupéry Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from LC Perú goes from Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) at 07/02/2026 14:40:00 to Aéroport St Exupéry Coach Station, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) arriving at 08/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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Air Algérie23h 40m011:10Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport10:50Lyons St. Exupery AirportAéroport St Exupéry Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Air Algérie goes from Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) at 07/02/2026 11:10:00 to Aéroport St Exupéry Coach Station, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) arriving at 08/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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BlaBlaCar4h 10m015:00Basel19:10Lyon0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Basel (Switzerland) at 08/02/2026 15:00:00 to , Lyon (France) arriving at 08/02/2026 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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BlaBlaCar Bus15h 15m007:40BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station22:55LyonPerrache Train Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/02/2026 07:40:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/02/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
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BlaBlaCar Bus13h 0m004:05BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station17:05LyonPerrache Train Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/02/2026 04:05:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/02/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus16h 40m022:00BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station14:40LyonPerrache Train Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/02/2026 22:00:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/02/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
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Air Algérie20h 5m014:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport10:45Lyons St. Exupery AirportAéroport St Exupéry Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Air Algérie goes from Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) at 08/02/2026 14:40:00 to Aéroport St Exupéry Coach Station, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) arriving at 09/02/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £282 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
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Wizz Air8h 35m009:45Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:20Lyons St. Exupery AirportAéroport St Exupéry Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) at 10/02/2026 09:45:00 to Aéroport St Exupéry Coach Station, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) arriving at 10/02/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Air Algérie23h 40m011:10Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport10:50Lyons St. Exupery AirportAéroport St Exupéry Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Air Algérie goes from Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) at 12/02/2026 11:10:00 to Aéroport St Exupéry Coach Station, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) arriving at 13/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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What are the fastest trips from Basel to Lyon?
You can get to Lyon from Basel in just 4h 10m 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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LC Perú17h 20m014:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport08:00Lyons St. Exupery AirportAéroport St Exupéry Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from LC Perú goes from Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) at 07/02/2026 14:40:00 to Aéroport St Exupéry Coach Station, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) arriving at 08/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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Air Algérie23h 40m011:10Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport10:50Lyons St. Exupery AirportAéroport St Exupéry Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Air Algérie goes from Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) at 07/02/2026 11:10:00 to Aéroport St Exupéry Coach Station, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) arriving at 08/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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BlaBlaCar4h 10m015:00Basel19:10Lyon0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Basel (Switzerland) at 08/02/2026 15:00:00 to , Lyon (France) arriving at 08/02/2026 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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BlaBlaCar Bus13h 0m004:05BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station17:05LyonPerrache Train Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/02/2026 04:05:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/02/2026 17:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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BlaBlaCar Bus15h 15m007:40BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station22:55LyonPerrache Train Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/02/2026 07:40:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 08/02/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
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BlaBlaCar Bus16h 40m022:00BaselSolothurnerstrasse Bus Station14:40LyonPerrache Train Station0EconomyA Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 08/02/2026 22:00:00 to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 09/02/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
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Air Algérie20h 5m014:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport10:45Lyons St. Exupery AirportAéroport St Exupéry Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Air Algérie goes from Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) at 08/02/2026 14:40:00 to Aéroport St Exupéry Coach Station, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) arriving at 09/02/2026 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £282 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
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Wizz Air8h 35m009:45Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:20Lyons St. Exupery AirportAéroport St Exupéry Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) at 10/02/2026 09:45:00 to Aéroport St Exupéry Coach Station, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) arriving at 10/02/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Air Algérie23h 40m011:10Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport10:50Lyons St. Exupery AirportAéroport St Exupéry Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Air Algérie goes from Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) at 12/02/2026 11:10:00 to Aéroport St Exupéry Coach Station, Lyons St. Exupery Airport (France) arriving at 13/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Basel to Lyon
What are the most popular stations in Basel and Lyon?
In Basel, you will usually depart from Central Station, Badischer Train Station or Markthalle Bus Station, while in Lyon you will be arriving at Perrache Bus Stop, Part-Dieu Train Station or Perrache Train 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 Lyon from Basel? With 2 connections between 2 Flight, Carpool and Bus 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 Basel and Lyon, you can pay as low as £22 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.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 Lyon in just 4h 10m.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 Basel and Lyon are BlaBlaCar Bus, Air Algérie and BlaBlaCar, 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 Basel and Lyon 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 Birsfelden or to Caluire-et-Cuire, and look at flights from Basel Mulhouse Airport, and landing at Lyons St. Exupery 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 Basel to Lyon?
The most popular companies between Basel and Lyon, are BlaBlaCar Bus, Air Algérie and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus
Airlines: Air Algérie, LC Perú and Wizz Air
All you need to know when you travel from Basel to Lyon
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Basel to Lyon. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Basel to Lyon
How can I reach Lyon from Basel?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Flight, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Lyon from Basel.
How far is Lyon from Basel?
The distance between Basel and Lyon is 291.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Basel and Lyon?
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 Basel to Lyon?
You can get to Lyon with just £22 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lyon?
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 Lyon in just 4h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Basel and to Lyon
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Basel and to Lyon. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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