How to get from Basel to Lausanne
- 135 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 35m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Lausanne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 135 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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135 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €44Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 2h 56m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 2h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€44Omio catalogue, Oct 52h 56m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Oct 52h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Lausanne: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Canton of Basel-Stadt → Lausannebus
FlixBus·2h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Basel to Lausanne
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:20 and the last at 13:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 01:20 | 13:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 17:15 | 17:15 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:20
- 01:55
- 02:20
- 02:55
- 03:15
- 04:15
- 05:15
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 13:45
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 17:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Lausanne works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Canton of Basel-Stadt to Lausanne, about 2h 35m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Lausanne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Lausanne?
The most useful route takes about 2h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Basel to Lausanne?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:20 and the last at 13:45, from Basel SBB, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Lausanne?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 01:20 and 13:45.
Which station does the bus from Basel to Lausanne leave from?
Basel SBB with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lausanne from Basel?
About 135 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Lausanne cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Lausanne?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lausanne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026