Travelers will usually find more to do in Basel than Lausanne, as it is bigger with more sights, attractions, and activities for visitors. Basel is more popular for its historical sights and impressive beauty, while Lausanne is known for its food.

Mar 13, 2025 · I'm for sure not completely objective because I'm a big fan of Lausanne but I vote for it. I think if we consider only the city Basel has more to offer (Museums, Rhine) but if you are looking for nature I think Lausanne area will convince you.

Jul 18, 2019 · Hello, Definitely Lausanne / Vevey / Montreux over Basel, the lake Leman région is beautiful. You can then take the Golden Pass scenic railway from Montreux to Interlaken for Wengen. Alternatively, Luzern and surroundings is worth seeing too.

Aug 11, 2022 · I’ve lived in Basel, Bern and Zurich. I would choose Bern or Zurich over Basel. If you like a big city, choose Zurich. If you like access to incredible nature and quieter pace with history and charm, choose Bern. I’ve not lived in Lausanne - …

Jan 12, 2016 · My suggestion is that you spend your day in Vevey which is between Lausanne and the Chateau and right on the Lake. Bern is a pretty nice sized walkable town with not a whole lot to see, on a river. Lausaunne is on Lake Geneva, near vineyards. How much do …

May 11, 2019 · The two stations (Basel SBB and Basel Badischer Bahnhof) are on opposite sides of the old town (opposite sides of the river). Which station you arrive / depart from depends on where you are going to / coming from. Most Swiss destinations are served from Basel SBB.

You would need around 7,804.9Fr. in Lausanne to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 7,900.0 Fr. in Basel (assuming you rent in both cities). This calculation uses our Cost of Living Plus Rent Index to compare the cost of living and assume net earnings (after income tax).

May 2, 2024 · Basel is extremely international; you’re more likely to hear English on the street than German. Taxes vary wildly between cantons and between towns within cantons. The below tools can help you compare (Vaud (Lausanne) is the 3rd highest and Basel-Stadt is the 5th highest in Switzerland).

Mar 31, 2021 · If you are coming to Lausanne I would recommend visiting Montreux and the Lavaux area. Geneva and Zurich are very international, many people speak English, great museums – from these two I, personally would choose Zürich.

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Lausanne by bus, train, rideshare, or car. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.