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Search Flights from Basel/Mulhouse to Lyon

Popular Airport

Bron Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

290 Km

Transportation to Airport from Basel/Mulhouse City Center

Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport

If you want to benefit from public transportation, the most practical way to reach the airport is to get to the city center, where you can change the means of transportation. You can take advantage of bus, tram or train lines to reach the city center, also known as SBB Railway Station, from wherever you are. It is also very easy to get to the airport by your car. It is also a very comfortable option to go to the airport by rental car or taxi.

Bus

Once you arrive at SBB Railway Station by any means of public transportation from where you are, you can benefit from transfer option and get on the bus number 50 to reach the airport in a short time.

Tramway

The most preferred public transportation option is tramway in Basel. The tram, which is available almost everywhere in the city, is often supported by transfer buses. You can take advantage of the tramways that depart every 10-15 minutes during the day.

The tram is an important means of transport to reach the airport. Especially if you are far from the city center, there are many alternatives that allow you to reach SBB Railway Station by tramway. For example, if you are planning to go to the airport from the 11th district, you can arrive at SBB Railway Station by tram lines 10 or 17 and take a bus there to the airport.

You can reach Barfüsserplatz and Marktplatz, the central stations of tramway lines, by choosing from any tram line from anywhere in the city. These two stations, which are just a few stops away from the SBB Railway Station, are also located at a point that connects each tramway line to each other.

In addition, if you take the tram line 1 departing from Voltaplatz and get off the tram at Kannenfeldplatz district, you can also get to the bus number 50 without going to the SBB Railway Station. Route of the tramway lines are as the follows: tram line 1 runs between Dreirosenbrücke and SBB Railway Station; tram line 2 runs between Binningen and Eglisee; tram line 3 runs between Burgfielden Grenze and Birsfelden Hard; tram line 6 runs between Allschwill and Riehen Grenze; tram line 8 runs between Neuweilerstrasse and Kleinhüningen; tram line 10 runs between Rodersdorf and Dornach; tram line 11 runs between St-Louis Grenze and Aesch; tram line 14 runs between Dreirosenbrücke and Pratteln; and tram line 15 runs between Messeplatz and Bruderholz. As additional tramway lines, the tram line 1 runs between SBB Railway Station and Badischer Train Station; the tram line 2 runs between Eglisee and Riehen Dorf; the tram line 17 runs between Schifflande/Wiesenplatz and Ettingen, the tram line E11 runs between Reinach Süd and Theater; and the tram line 21 runs between St. Johann Train Station and Badischer Train Station.

Train

Basel Badischer Train Station, SBB Railway Station, St. Johann Train Station, Pratteln Train Station, Aesch Train Station, Dornach Train Station and Muttenz Train Station are the major railway stations of Basel.

Basel train station connects three countries, just like Euro Airport does. Swiss Federal Railways (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen, SBB), German Railways (Deutschebahn, DB) and French National Railways (Société nationale des chemins de fer français, SNCF) are the major three companies that provide railway transportation in Basel.

You can travel to the SBB Railway Station if you are coming from the neighboring Swiss cities like Liestal, Sissach, Rheinfelden, and Waldshut; from Mullhouse, St. Louis, and Village-Neuf Hunninge parts of France; or from Freiburg, Kandern, Lörrach and Inzlingen regions of Germany.

Train network in Basel is not so wide as tram and bus networks. The railways surrounding the city center also provides transportation service to the opposite bank of the Rhine River and in the vicinity of the 15th region. You can arrive at SBB Railway Station by taking the train from these areas and take the bus number 50 by taking the advantage of transfer option to reach the airport.

Taxi

You can also benefit from the option of traveling to the airport by taxi that you can get from the taxi stands in almost every part of the city.

Rent a car

It is possible to reach the airport more freely and comfortably by renting a car from the car rental offices you can find in the city center or by online booking option. You can get to the airport in approximately five minutes from the central districts of Basel by enjoying the drive.

Transportation to Basel Airport from Other Cities

Mulhouse

You can get to the airport from Mulhouse in quite a short time by renting a car or taking a taxi, as well as you can prefer the 11th airport shuttle service departing from St. Louis Train Station that you can reach by public transportation options.

Freiburg

Taking a taxi is not a very practical and affordable option for transportation to Euro Airport, which is located at a distance from Freiburg. However, you can rent a car for a fast and comfortable journey. If you prefer public transportation option, you can reach the airport by taking the advantage of the frequent Airport Bus services or the shuttles provided by the Südbadenbus Company.

Airport Information

Euro Airport was used by some 6.52 million passengers in 2014. More than twenty-five airline companies at the airport provide flight services to 70 to 100 airports in nearly 30 countries depending on the season. Euro Airport, which is actually based in French territory, also validates the laws issued by the Swiss authorities.

The airport consists of a single four-storey terminal building including the basement and ground floors. There is a parking area in the basement, an arriving passenger section on the ground floor, a check-in section on the third floor and the departing passenger section on the top floor. Within the terminal, you can find the ATMs of various banks and money exchange offices, as well as you can benefit from Wi-Fi service for a fee. There are several duty-free shops in the international departing passenger section, while only one duty-free shop serves the passengers in the international arriving passenger section.

In addition to spending time at the airport by shopping at the duty-free stores at the airport, the passengers can also enjoy their time in the restaurant inside the terminal building. The airport, which has 10 conference halls with a 90-seat capacity, also has advanced accessibility systems for the disabled passengers move easily within the terminal. If you have any question, you can get information at the information desk in the Swiss section of the airport.

Transportation to Lyon City Center from Airport

Bron Airport

Lyon is an important city of France and it is located on the intersection routes between Paris and Marseille. Lyon hosts the headquarters of major institutions such as UNESCO World Heritage List and Interpol.

Urban transportation is provided by train, metro, bus or taxi. Transportation cards are sold for use in public transportation vehicles. You cannot travel without having these cards that are available as one-way, daily and two-day cards. Don’t forget to check your travel card at the (subway) exit, otherwise you can lose all the balance on your card.

Lyon has St. Exupery Airport and there are flights to the major cities of Europe at the airport. In general, trains are used to go to the cities like Paris and Marseille. Lyon has a developed urban transportation system. It is possible to visit everywhere by metro and bus services.

Train

Rhonexpress train is the most convenient option to reach the city center from St. Exupery Airport. The train runs from 5 am until midnight and departs every 15 minutes by the evening. In the evenings, the train departs every 30 minutes.

Taxi

You can get a taxi at the airport all day long. Please remember to have foreign currency with you in order to pay the taxi fare without having a problem.

Rent a car

At Lyon St Exupery Airport, there are many car rental companies that provide rental car services. You can rent a car from the offices of the companies including Budget, FirstGT, Europcar, Sixt and Alamo. Please remember to take your driver’s license.


Lyon Saint Exupery Airport

When your plane has landed at the Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, which is about 20 kilometers of Lyon city center, there are many transportation alternatives that you can use to go to the center of the city. Tramway is one of the fastest and most comfortable transportation alternatives that are commonly preferred by the passengers wanting to travel to the city center from the airport. Other alternatives that visitors can use to get to the city center are buses, taxis, car rental, shuttle services and bicycles. At the airport you can also take advantage of the environmental-friendly electric cars to arrive at the city center.

Train

From Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport you can travel to 24 different points of France and Italy by train. Some of the places you can travel with trains include Aix en Provence, Avignon, Grenoble, Marne-la-Vallée, Marseille, Milan, Miramas, Modane, Montpellier, Paris and Valence. From the airport you can reach the train station in just 5 minutes and continue your journey by train. There is also a wireless internet connection if you need to use the internet at the train station.

Tramway

You can get to the city center from the airport within 30 minutes by using tramway which has regular services during the day. As tramway is extremely fast, there is no risk of being caught in traffic jam compared to alternatives such as taxi and car rental. You can buy your ticket from the ticket vending machines found at the stations or you can save time by purchasing your tickets online in advance.

Shuttle Buses

Another transportation vehicle that takes passengers to the city center and other regions from the airport in an economical way is shuttle bus. By getting on a shuttle bus you can go to Bordeaux, Annecy, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand, Voiron, Domancy and Saint-Etienne. Shuttle buses connect the airport to 22 different cities. Bus ticket prices vary according to the city you are traveling to, but they can be considered affordable in general. If you wish, you can rent a car after arriving at the city by bus.

Electric Cars

At Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, there are electric cars for those who need an environmental-friendly and fast transportation vehicle. You can drive wherever you want in Lyon city center within 20-25 minutes with electric cars provided by Bluely. There are many stations in the city center for electric cars that you can benefit from whenever you want at the airport. In this way you can easily leave your electric car, which you have rented from the airport, in the city center. If you plan to stay longer in the city, you can become a member of the system by choosing from different memberships, such as weekly or monthly, and you can travel more economically.

Ski Shuttle Services

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport also has regular shuttle services to nearby ski resorts for those who come to the city for skiing. With Altibus services you can travel to ski resorts from December to spring months. OUIBUS, another company that offers service in this area, carry its passengers to places such as Saint-Gervais, Praz-sur-Arly and Les Contamines, Chamonix and Les Houches between Mondays and Saturdays. The ski resort services, with its large and comfortable seats, have additional features designed for the handicapped. You can make reservation by getting contact with the ski center shuttle services by calling 0 825 825 536 or you can choose to make your reservation online.

Private Vehicle

If you have a private vehicle that you can use in the city, you can easily travel with your own car from the airport to the city center. After a 30-minute drive from the airport, you can be in the city center. Your travel will also last 1 hour to Macon, 2 hours to Dijon, 30 minutes to Givors, 55 minutes to Saint Etienne, 1 hour and 15 minutes to Annecy and Valence. From the airport you can reach Montélimar in 1 hour 40 minutes, Avignon in 2 hours 15 minutes, Villefranche in 40 minutes and Bourg en Bresse in 55 minutes. If you are planning to travel by private car from the airport to the nearby cities, make sure you have a map or navigation support before taking the road. In this way, you can travel easily by reducing the risk of getting lost.

Taxi

Taxis usually carry passengers with predetermined fixed fares to the certain areas of the city from the airport. With taxis waiting in front of the terminal almost at every hour of the day you can travel to Lyon city center by paying 50-55 Euro in the daytime and 60-65 Euro in the late hours. You can travel to Givors for 60-100 Euro, Annecy for 170-280 Euro, Macon for 115-180 Euro and Valence for 160-260 Euro. The night tariff is applied between 07:00 pm and 07:00 am. You can easily find a taxi at the exit of Terminal 1 and 2. You can pay by cash or credit card.

Bicycle

Thanks to the specially designed bicycle trails, you can arrive at different centers from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport without any difficulty. You can have an extremely pleasant journey thanks to the bicycle trails surrounded by green areas where you can have a picnic. Near the airport terminal, there are areas where you can park and lock your bicycle.

Car Rental

You may also prefer getting to Lyon city center or other districts by renting a car if you want a more comfortable travel. The offices of companies that provide car rental services at the airport are usually open from 07:00 am until midnight. From the terminal you can come to the area where car rental companies are located with free shuttle services. At the airport there are a large number of car rental companies such as AVIS, Budget, National, Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz and Sixt. If you want to make a reservation in advance, you can get in contact with one of the car rental companies by phone or via internet.

Private Services

If you are not travelling alone, you can benefit from the private services available at the airport. One of the most important advantages of private services is that you can get off anywhere you want in the city center. You can get on your vehicle without waiting at the airport by booking in advance in order to benefit from the private services. If you want to get on the private service vehicles that depart from the airport parking area, be sure to make a reservation before you arrive at the airport.

Weather in Lyon

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TuesdayMin -3ºC - Max 3ºC
WednesdayMin -1ºC - Max 9ºC

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