What is the travel distance from Lausanne to Basel?

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

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

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Kunstmuseum Basel, Zoo Basel, The border triangle and the Rhine port, Museum Tinguely and Ferries.

Bus Lausanne to Basel from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lausanne to Basel on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:10am	Lausanne	2h 55m	4:05am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:15 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lausanne to Basel

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

85 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $55	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $266	Average Duration2h 21m	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 Lausanne and Basel?

Stops in Lausanne

A - Lausanne

B - Parking du Vélodrome de Lausanne - Arrêt de bus

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lausanne to Basel by bus

What is the travel distance from Lausanne to Basel?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lausanne to Basel?
What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$22

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$20

The cheapest trip from Lausanne to Basel was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $22 for a bus ticket from Lausanne to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-23.