Private transfer from Basel AirportLyon
The gastronomic capital, its Presqu'île and UNESCO‑listed Vieux‑Lyon, 2 h via the A40 and A42.
Private, train or car hire: the honest comparison for Lyon
From 2 people, with luggage, an early meeting or a late flight, the private transfer wins on time and often on price.
Swiss Taxi private
- Leave when you land, even at 11 pm
- Straight to your hotel, office or home
- Luggage and buggies without limits
- Free waiting if your flight is late
- CHF 1'270 for the whole vehicle (3 pax)
Car hire
- Freedom once there
- City parking expensive or impossible
- Urban traffic and pedestrian zones
- Driving tired after a flight
- Deposit and excess
Train + bus
- Arrives at the main station
- Economical for 1 or 2 people
- Bus or taxi to reach your address
- Suitcases through corridors and stairs
- Fewer trains late in the evening
Basel → Lyon, minute by minute
Our usual route. Real time depends on traffic and weather; we track it live.
Name board at the Swiss customs exit, car in the car park.
Belchen tunnel then the A1 towards Bern, on‑board Wi‑Fi.
The Prealps, then the descent to Vevey and Lake Geneva.
Lausanne, Morges, Nyon: the lake on your left all the way.
The exact address, bags to the door.
One price per vehicle, not per person
The price you see is the price you pay: tolls, vignette, fuel, waiting and VAT included. The return costs the same. Prices checked on 7 September 2026.
What to know before you arrive
The gastronomic capital, its Presqu'île and UNESCO‑listed Vieux‑Lyon, 2 h via the A40 and A42.
- Vieux‑Lyon, Fourvière and traboules, UNESCO
- Bouchons, Halles Paul Bocuse, starred tables
- Part‑Dieu, Confluence, Eurexpo
Events: Fête des Lumières around 8 December, Nuits de Fourvière in June and July, Sirha in January in odd years.
Where do we drop you?
Return: when should you leave?
We allow 4 h 10 on the road, 15 min margin and 2 h for check‑in.
How pick‑up works at Basel Airport
Why Swiss Taxi from Basel Airport to Lyon
Employed chauffeurs based in Basel
Trained by us, in suit and tie. Our Basel team serves Rhône‑Alpes all year round. No subcontracting.
Guaranteed fixed price
CHF 1'270 for the whole car, return at the same price: tolls, fuel, waiting and VAT included.
Flight tracking, 60 minutes of waiting included
Your chauffeur adjusts to the actual landing time. Free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Before booking Lyon
Another question? Write to booking@swisstaxi.ch, reply within 2 hours.
Do I need a passport to cross into France?
A valid ID card is enough for Swiss and EU nationals; other passports should be to hand. Our vehicles are registered for cross‑border trips and there is usually no stop at customs.
Where do I meet the chauffeur at the EuroAirport?
The airport has a Swiss exit and a French exit. Your chauffeur waits at the exit shown on your confirmation (Swiss by default, French for Alsace) with a name board.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight number live. Your chauffeur adjusts to the actual landing time and waits at the Swiss sector exit; 60 minutes of waiting are included beyond that. No fees, nothing to do.
How much luggage can I bring?
The E‑Class takes 3 suitcases, the V‑Class up to 7 plus a buggy, the Sprinter a whole group's luggage. Tell us your volume when booking, there is no surcharge.
Are there busy periods for getting to Lyon?
Yes: Fête des Lumières around 8 December, Nuits de Fourvière in June and July, Sirha in January in odd years. On those days we leave earlier and the chauffeur follows live traffic; the price does not change.
Where can you drop me in Lyon?
At the exact address, anywhere in the area: Presqu'île · Part‑Dieu, Vieux‑Lyon · Fourvière, Eurexpo · Saint‑Exupéry airport, Villeurbanne · Bron. No supplement by district.
Les Arcs
Val Thorens
Courchevel
Peisey‑VallandryLyon is waiting. So is your chauffeur.
Fixed price from CHF 1'270 per vehicle, instant confirmation, free cancellation up to 24 h before.