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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Basel to Lyon from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$30

tomorrow

$26

Sunday

$31

Monday

$26

Tuesday

Wednesday

$26

Thursday

$24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	3:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	10:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/6/2026 3:55:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/6/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 50m	1:45 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:35 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/6/2026 1:45:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/6/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	9h 25m	10:50 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/6/2026 10:50:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/7/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 50m	1:45 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:35 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/7/2026 1:45:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/7/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	6h 35m	3:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	10:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/7/2026 3:55:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/7/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	9h 25m	10:50 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/7/2026 10:50:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/8/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	3:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	10:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/8/2026 3:55:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/8/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	6h 50m	1:45 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:35 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/8/2026 1:45:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/8/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	9h 25m	10:50 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/8/2026 10:50:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/9/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 35m	3:55 AM	Basel	Central Station	10:30 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop		Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/9/2026 3:55:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/9/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
	FlixBus	6h 50m	1:45 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:35 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop		Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/9/2026 1:45:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/9/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 50m	1:45 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:35 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/11/2026 1:45:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/11/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	9h 25m	10:50 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:15 AM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/11/2026 10:50:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/12/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
FlixBus	9h 30m	5:15 AM	Basel	Central Station	2:45 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/11/2026 5:15:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/11/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 50m	1:45 PM	Basel	Central Station	8:35 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop		Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/12/2026 1:45:00 PM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/12/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
	FlixBus	9h 30m	5:15 AM	Basel	Central Station	2:45 PM	Lyon	Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop		Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) at 3/12/2026 5:15:00 AM to Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop, Lyon (France) arriving at 3/12/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Basel to Lyon is $24 on 3/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Basel and Lyon

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Basel to Lyon. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Basel and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Basel to Lyon, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Basel and Lyon, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Basel to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Basel to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Basel to Lyon starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus	$24
Fastest Bus	6h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:55 AM
Latest Bus	1:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	181.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Basel to Lyon

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Basel for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/01

Monday 03/02

Tuesday 03/03

Wednesday 03/04

Thursday 03/05

Friday 03/06

$30

Saturday 03/07

$26

Sunday 03/08

$31

Monday 03/09

$26

Tuesday 03/10

Wednesday 03/11

$26

Thursday 03/12

$24

Friday 03/13

$29

Saturday 03/14

$25

Sunday 03/15

$29

Monday 03/16

$24

Tuesday 03/17

Wednesday 03/18

$36

Thursday 03/19

$24

Friday 03/20

$28

Saturday 03/21

$26

Sunday 03/22

$29

Monday 03/23

$24

Tuesday 03/24

Wednesday 03/25

$24

Thursday 03/26

$26

Friday 03/27

$32

Saturday 03/28

The cheapest time to travel from Basel to Lyon

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

With a price starting from $24, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Basel to Lyon. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $29.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Basel to Lyon, with $24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Basel to Lyon

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 Basel to Lyon 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 Basel to Lyon, 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 buses from Basel to Lyon are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Basel and Lyon

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Basel and Lyon.

Heiliggeistkirche Bus Station

Musical Theater

Feldbergstrasse 151

Neuweilerstrasse Bus Station

Drei Linden

Marktplatz

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus 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

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 Basel to Lyon? Compare all modes of transports from Basel to Lyon.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Basel to Lyon

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

FAQs about the Basel to Lyon bus

How much does a Basel Lyon bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 6h 50m to reach Lyon. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lyon.

On average, how many connections are available from Basel to Lyon each day?

Every day, the Basel to Lyon bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Basel to Lyon take?

The fastest bus from Basel to Lyon is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Basel to Lyon?

The earliest bus arriving in Lyon from Basel starts at 3:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Basel to Lyon?

The latest bus trip departing from Basel for Lyon starts at 1:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Basel Lyon route?

When traveling by bus from Basel to Lyon, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lyon?

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

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

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

What equipment is available for the Basel Lyon 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 traveling 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 Basel to Lyon on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Basel and to Lyon

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