What is the travel distance from Basel to Lausanne?

About 85 miles (137 km) separate Basel and Lausanne.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Lausanne?

The majority of buses traveling from Basel to Lausanne start their journey at Basel Central Station and wind up at Lausanne. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Basel to Lausanne from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Lausanne on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	3h	6:20am	Lausanne	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 11:07 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Lausanne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lausanne. The journey takes about 2 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

2h 23mAverage Duration

85 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $84	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$50 - $271	Average Duration2h 23m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Lausanne?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Stops in Lausanne

A - Lausanne

B - Parking du Vélodrome de Lausanne - Arrêt de bus

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Lausanne by bus

What is the travel distance from Basel to Lausanne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Lausanne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

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11/17

$20

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11/19

$27

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11/21

$17

11/22

$19

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The cheapest trip from Basel to Lausanne was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $27 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 $17 which is on 2025-11-21.