Day trip from Basel to Lausanne
Lausanne lies 136 km (85 mi) south-west of Basel, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 136 km (85 mi) apart, Lausanne is a realistic day trip from Basel: about 2 h 13 min each way by road.
| Basel | Lausanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Population | 177,595 | 139,111 |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 453 m (1,486 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Postal codes | 4000–4091 | 1001–1019 |
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Staying in Lausanne
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Common questions
How far is Lausanne from Basel?
136 km (85 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Basel; by road roughly 166 km (103 mi).
How long does it take to get from Basel to Lausanne by road?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basel and Lausanne?
No, both are on Europe/Zurich at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.