France
SwitzerlandLyon to Basel shipping route.
366 km by rail, about 12 h 12 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lyon and Basel
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LyonRailBaselRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 366 km (227 mi) |
| Straight line | 290 km |
| Transit time | 12 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lyon to Basel shipping route by rail
Lyon to Basel by rail freight: 366 km of track, north east from France to Switzerland.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 12 h 12 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between France and Switzerland come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Lyon and Basel.
Of 33 rail routes from Lyon in this directory, Basel is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lyon to Basel?
366 km by rail (290 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lyon to Basel?
About 12 h 12 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Basel to Lyon has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.