Train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Basel SBB

🇫🇷 Lyon Part-Dieu → 🇨🇭 Basel SBB

Straight-line Distance

288 km

NE (45.4°)

Rail Distance

~374 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 30m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

66.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 6.4 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 73.1 kg

Taking the train saves 66.7 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lyon Part-Dieu

🇨🇭

Destination

Basel SBB

Journey Tips

TGV and TER services connect Lyon with Basel, passing through Burgundy and the Alsace gateway. The route is a useful connection for travelers crossing between France and Switzerland. Basel SBB is a unique tri-national hub where French, German, and Swiss rail systems converge.

Scenic Highlight

The Burgundy countryside between Lyon and Dijon, with its famous vineyard slopes visible from the train, showcases some of France's most celebrated wine-growing landscapes.

Booking Tip

Book TGV tickets via SNCF Connect for advance fares; regional TER services are cheaper but slower, and through-ticketing to Basel via SNCF or SBB is straightforward.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km

Also from Lyon Part-Dieu

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 215 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 334 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 210 km 🇨🇭 Sion 200 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 176 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lyon Part-Dieu to Basel SBB takes approximately 1h 30m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~374 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Lyon Part-Dieu to Basel SBB is approximately 374 km (288 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Basel SBB emits approximately 6.4 kg of CO2, compared to 73.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 66.7 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Lyon Part-Dieu to Basel SBB typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.

Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Lyon Part-Dieu and Basel SBB.