Train from Basel to Lausanne: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Basel to Lausanne on 4 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Basel to Lausanne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lausanne. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
3hAverage duration
85 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£15 - £28Average duration3h
3kg CO₂e
Average price£38 - £205Average duration2h 23m
3kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Lausanne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Basel to Lausanne?

    The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Lausanne start from £38. The average price for this train route is around £73. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Basel to Lausanne?

    The average train journey time from Basel to Lausanne is 2h 23m, covering a distance of 85 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 13m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.

  3. Which train operators serve the Basel to Lausanne route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Swiss Federal Railways, TGV Lyria, SNCF - TER.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Lausanne?

    The earliest train from Basel to Lausanne departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 17:03.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Basel to Lausanne?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Lausanne?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Swiss Federal Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Basel to Lausanne?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basel to Lausanne?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is TGV Lyria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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