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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lausanne Station to Basel

Composite routes from Lausanne Station to Basel

Cheapest
2 h 1 min
Car
196 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lausanne to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26

Train operators

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
info@sob.ch
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Olten
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$63.61–$120.86
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$25.45
Train from Lausanne to Biel/Bienne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.07–$82.70
Train from Biel/Bienne to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$47.07

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.18–$3.94

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Olten to Basel
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$12.09

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Lausanne to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lausanne Station to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne Station to Basel is to rideshare which costs $12.45 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lausanne Station to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Lausanne Station to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne Station and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne Station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lausanne, gare and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne Station and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne Station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Basel SBB via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Lausanne Station to Basel?

The distance between Lausanne Station and Basel is 202 km. The road distance is 196.7 km.

How do I travel from Lausanne Station to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Lausanne Station to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $59.78 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Lausanne Station to Basel?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Lausanne Station to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne Station to Basel bus from?

Lausanne Station to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne Station to Basel train from?

Lausanne Station to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne Station to Basel?

The best way to get from Lausanne Station to Basel is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $59.78 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Lausanne Station to Basel bus arrive?

Lausanne Station to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Lausanne Station to Basel train arrive?

Lausanne Station to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Lausanne Station to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne Station to Basel is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Lausanne Station to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Lausanne Station to Basel?

Book your Lausanne Station to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 980+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $57.75 per night.

Can I share a ride from Lausanne Station to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lausanne Station and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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