What is the travel distance from Basel to Lausanne?

The distance covered from Basel to Lausanne is 137 km (85 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Lausanne?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Lausanne, in Lausanne.

Bus Basel to Lausanne from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Basel to Lausanne on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	3h	6:20am	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	3h	7:20am	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	3h	6:20am	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	3h	6:20am	Lausanne	No tags
Bus	3:20am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	3h	6:20am	Lausanne	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lausanne. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3hAverage Duration

137 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $57	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $346	Average Duration2h 23m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Lausanne?

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Stops in Lausanne

A
Lausanne
Avenue d'Ouchy 6, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
B
Parking du Vélodrome de Lausanne - Arrêt de bus
Avenue du Grey 43, 1018 Lausanne, Switzerland

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FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11440 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $27

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Lausanne by bus

What is the travel distance from Basel to Lausanne?
The distance covered from Basel to Lausanne is 137 km (85 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Lausanne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Lausanne, in Lausanne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

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11-24

$24

Today

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11-26

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11-27

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11-28

$24

11-29

$25

11-30

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The cheapest trip from Basel to Lausanne was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Lausanne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $25 for a bus ticket from Basel to Lausanne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-28.