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Compare all timetables for the bus from Lyon to Basel

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

today
$32
tomorrow
$24
Wednesday
$36
Thursday
$26
Friday
$25
Saturday
$30
Sunday
$30

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 45m 11:00 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 4:45 AM Basel Central Station  Economy $32
FlixBus 7h 0m 7:20 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 2:20 PM Basel Central Station  Economy $33
BlaBlaCar Bus 14h 0m 11:00 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station 1:00 AM Basel Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station  Economy $50
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 55m 7:00 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station 8:55 PM Basel Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station  Economy $56

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 0m 7:20 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 2:20 PM Basel Central Station  Economy $24
FlixBus 5h 45m 11:00 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 4:45 AM Basel Central Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 30m 2:55 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 6:25 AM Basel Central Station  Economy $36
FlixBus 15h 15m 6:00 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 9:15 AM Basel Central Station  Economy $36
FlixBus 15h 0m 2:25 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 5:25 PM Basel Central Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 14h 5m 3:25 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 5:30 PM Basel Central Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 14h 50m 8:05 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 10:55 PM Basel Central Station  Economy $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Basel via Mulhouse, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 25m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      7:40 AM
      Mulhouse
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $23
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • FlixBus
      0h 45m
      0
      10:55 AM
      Mulhouse
      Bus Station
      11:40 AM
      Basel
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 5h 40m shorter, and you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 0m 7:20 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 2:20 PM Basel Central Station  Economy $26
FlixBus 8h 30m 3:05 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 11:35 PM Basel Central Station  Economy $36
FlixBus 9h 35m 6:15 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 3:50 AM Basel Central Station  Economy $41

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 0m 7:20 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 2:20 PM Basel Central Station  Economy $25
FlixBus 5h 45m 11:00 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 4:45 AM Basel Central Station  Economy $26
BlaBlaCar Bus 14h 0m 11:00 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station 1:00 AM Basel Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station  Economy $41
BlaBlaCar Bus 15h 45m 5:10 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station 8:55 PM Basel Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station  Economy $61

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 45m 11:00 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 4:45 AM Basel Central Station  Economy $30
FlixBus 7h 0m 7:20 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 2:20 PM Basel Central Station  Economy $31
BlaBlaCar Bus 14h 0m 11:00 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station 1:00 AM Basel Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station  Economy $44
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 55m 7:00 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station 8:55 PM Basel Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station  Economy $50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Basel via Mulhouse, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 25m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      7:40 AM
      Mulhouse
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • FlixBus
      0h 45m
      0
      10:55 AM
      Mulhouse
      Bus Station
      11:40 AM
      Basel
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 0m 7:20 AM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 2:20 PM Basel Central Station  Economy $30
FlixBus 5h 45m 11:00 PM Lyon Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop 4:45 AM Basel Central Station  Economy $31
BlaBlaCar Bus 13h 55m 7:00 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station 8:55 PM Basel Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station  Economy $47
BlaBlaCar Bus 14h 0m 11:00 AM Lyon Perrache Train Station 1:00 AM Basel Solothurnerstrasse Bus Station  Economy $50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Lyon to Basel via Mulhouse, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 25m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Lyon
      Lyon Avenue Tony Garnier Bus Stop
      7:40 AM
      Mulhouse
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 3h 15m
    • FlixBus
      0h 45m
      0
      10:55 AM
      Mulhouse
      Bus Station
      11:40 AM
      Basel
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lyon to Basel is $23 on 3/17/2026. Flexible travelers 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.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses 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 16 buses from Lyon to Basel, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Basel, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lyon to Basel

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Lyon to Basel in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Basel starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus $23
Fastest Bus 5h 45m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 181.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to Basel

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Lyon for Basel: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/08
Monday 03/09
$32
Tuesday 03/10
$24
Wednesday 03/11
$36
Thursday 03/12
$26
Friday 03/13
$25
Saturday 03/14
$30
Sunday 03/15
$30
Monday 03/16
$25
Tuesday 03/17
$23
Wednesday 03/18
$32
Thursday 03/19
$33
Friday 03/20
$29
Saturday 03/21
$28
Sunday 03/22
$28
Monday 03/23
$24
Tuesday 03/24
$23
Wednesday 03/25
$33
Thursday 03/26
$27
Friday 03/27
$29
Saturday 03/28
$32
Sunday 03/29
$32
Monday 03/30
$30
Tuesday 03/31
$27
Wednesday 04/01
$31
Thursday 04/02
$35
Friday 04/03
$75
Saturday 04/04

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 $23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to Basel. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Basel, with $23. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

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 buses from Lyon to Basel are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Basel

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Basel

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 7h 0m to reach Basel. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Basel.

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

Every day, the Lyon to Basel bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Lyon to Basel is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Basel?

The earliest bus arriving in Basel from Lyon starts at 7:00 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 Lyon to Basel?

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for Basel starts at 11:00 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 Lyon Basel route?

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

What can I take with me on the Lyon to Basel 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 Lyon Basel 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 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 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 Lyon to Basel on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Lyon to Basel?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Lyon and Basel. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Lyon to Basel?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Lyon and Basel change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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