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Train timetable info Lausanne-Basel

Travel by train from Lausanne to Basel. 52 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lausanne at 4h 49m and the last at 22h 40m, allowing you to cover the 135.76 km distance in as little as 2h 15m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 22m

Shortest route time

2h 15m

First hour of departure

4h 49m

Last hour of departure

22h 40m

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How much does a train ticket from Lausanne to Basel cost?

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. By being flexible with the date and time of departure, you can save on the price of your tickets. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lausanne to Basel take?

By train, allow an average of 2h 22m to complete the Lausanne to Basel journey.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lausanne to Basel?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Lausanne to Basel in 2h 15m.

How many trains run from Lausanne to Basel each day?

Every day of the week, you can choose from 52 Lausanne – Basel trains.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lausanne and Basel?

It is possible to travel between Lausanne and Basel on Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Lausanne and Basel by train?

The distance by train between Lausanne and Basel is approximately 135.76 km.

What time is the first train from Lausanne to Basel?

Take a morning journey on the Lausanne to Basel train departing at 4h 49m.

What time is the last train from Lausanne to Basel?

The last train leaves Lausanne at 22h 40m.

To leave Lausanne, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: LAUSANNE.

At Basel, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: BASEL SBB.

Which train companies operate trains from Lausanne to Basel?

Journeys from Lausanne to Basel are operated by SBB.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Basel?

The price of a Lausanne – Basel train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lausanne to Basel thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Basel.

Price of a Lausanne – Basel Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Basel: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Lausanne to Basel at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Lausanne – Basel

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Lausanne to Basel? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Lausanne – Basel Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Lausanne to Basel ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Lausanne to Basel and alternative routes

For your journey to Basel, if a direct train is available from Lausanne, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Companies serving Lausanne - Basel

If you're travelling from Lausanne to Basel, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Lausanne to Basel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Lausanne - Basel

To travel from Lausanne to Basel, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Lausanne to Basel by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Lausanne - Basel allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Lausanne - Basel

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lausanne to Basel route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Lausanne-Basel Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 49m	7h 33m	2h 44m	SBB	Booking
4h 49m Lausanne SBB 24509 4h 52m Pully-Nord 4h 54m La Conversion 4h 56m Bossiere 4h 59m Grandvaux 5h 03m Puidoux 5h 06m Moreillon 5h 11m Palezieux 5h 15m Oron 5h 26m Romont 5h 30m Villaz-St-Pierre 5h 34m Chenens 5h 37m Cottens Fr 5h 39m Neyruz Fr 5h 43m Avry-Matran 5h 46m Villars-Sur-Glane 5h 52m Fribourg/Freiburg 11 min 6h 03m Fribourg/Freiburg SBB 705 6h 26m Bern 07 min 6h 33m Bern SBB 606 7h 00m Olten 7h 33m Basel Sbb
5h 40m	8h 00m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
5h 40m Lausanne SBB 2507 5h 57m Palezieux 6h 13m Romont 6h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 6h 56m Bern 08 min 7h 04m Bern SBB 374 7h 30m Olten 7h 53m Liestal 8h 00m Basel Sbb
6h 04m	8h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
6h 04m Lausanne SBB 1609 6h 10m Renens Vd 6h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 6h 51m Neuchatel 7h 12m Biel/Bienne 7h 28m Grenchen Nord 7h 37m Moutier 7h 48m Delemont 8h 05m Laufen 8h 26m Basel Sbb
6h 17m	8h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
6h 17m Lausanne SBB 707 7h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 26m Bern 07 min 7h 33m Bern SBB 608 8h 00m Olten 8h 33m Basel Sbb
6h 40m	9h 04m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
6h 40m Lausanne SBB 2509 6h 57m Palezieux 7h 13m Romont 7h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 56m Bern 08 min 8h 04m Bern SBB 960 8h 30m Olten 8h 53m Liestal 9h 04m Basel Sbb
7h 04m	9h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
7h 04m Lausanne SBB 1611 7h 10m Renens Vd 7h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 7h 51m Neuchatel 8h 12m Biel/Bienne 8h 28m Grenchen Nord 8h 37m Moutier 8h 48m Delemont 9h 05m Laufen 9h 26m Basel Sbb
7h 17m	9h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
7h 17m Lausanne SBB 709 8h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 26m Bern 07 min 8h 33m Bern SBB 610 9h 00m Olten 9h 33m Basel Sbb
7h 40m	10h 00m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
7h 40m Lausanne SBB 2511 7h 57m Palezieux 8h 13m Romont 8h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 56m Bern 08 min 9h 04m Bern SBB 372 9h 30m Olten 9h 53m Liestal 10h 00m Basel Sbb
8h 04m	10h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
8h 04m Lausanne SBB 1613 8h 10m Renens Vd 8h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 8h 51m Neuchatel 9h 12m Biel/Bienne 9h 28m Grenchen Nord 9h 37m Moutier 9h 48m Delemont 10h 05m Laufen 10h 26m Basel Sbb
8h 17m	10h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
8h 17m Lausanne SBB 711 9h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 26m Bern 07 min 9h 33m Bern SBB 612 10h 00m Olten 10h 33m Basel Sbb
8h 40m	11h 04m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
8h 40m Lausanne SBB 2513 8h 57m Palezieux 9h 13m Romont 9h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 56m Bern 08 min 10h 04m Bern SBB 964 10h 30m Olten 10h 53m Liestal 11h 04m Basel Sbb
9h 04m	11h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
9h 04m Lausanne SBB 1615 9h 10m Renens Vd 9h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 9h 51m Neuchatel 10h 12m Biel/Bienne 10h 28m Grenchen Nord 10h 37m Moutier 10h 48m Delemont 11h 05m Laufen 11h 26m Basel Sbb
9h 17m	11h 32m	2h 15m	SBB	Booking
9h 17m Lausanne SBB 713 10h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 26m Bern 07 min 10h 33m Bern SBB 60 11h 00m Olten 11h 32m Basel Sbb
9h 40m	12h 04m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
9h 40m Lausanne SBB 2515 9h 57m Palezieux 10h 13m Romont 10h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 56m Bern 08 min 11h 04m Bern SBB 966 11h 30m Olten 11h 53m Liestal 12h 04m Basel Sbb
10h 04m	12h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
10h 04m Lausanne SBB 1617 10h 10m Renens Vd 10h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 10h 51m Neuchatel 11h 12m Biel/Bienne 11h 28m Grenchen Nord 11h 37m Moutier 11h 48m Delemont 12h 05m Laufen 12h 26m Basel Sbb
10h 17m	12h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
10h 17m Lausanne SBB 715 11h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 26m Bern 07 min 11h 33m Bern SBB 616 12h 00m Olten 12h 33m Basel Sbb
10h 40m	13h 00m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
10h 40m Lausanne SBB 2517 10h 57m Palezieux 11h 13m Romont 11h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 56m Bern 08 min 12h 04m Bern SBB 106 12h 30m Olten 12h 53m Liestal 13h 00m Basel Sbb
11h 04m	13h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
11h 04m Lausanne SBB 1619 11h 10m Renens Vd 11h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 51m Neuchatel 12h 12m Biel/Bienne 12h 28m Grenchen Nord 12h 37m Moutier 12h 48m Delemont 13h 05m Laufen 13h 26m Basel Sbb
11h 17m	13h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
11h 17m Lausanne SBB 717 12h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 26m Bern 07 min 12h 33m Bern SBB 618 13h 00m Olten 13h 33m Basel Sbb
11h 40m	14h 05m	2h 25m	SBB	Booking
11h 40m Lausanne SBB 2519 11h 57m Palezieux 12h 13m Romont 12h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 56m Bern 08 min 13h 04m Bern SBB 970 13h 30m Olten 13h 53m Liestal 14h 05m Basel Sbb
12h 04m	14h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
12h 04m Lausanne SBB 1621 12h 10m Renens Vd 12h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 12h 51m Neuchatel 13h 12m Biel/Bienne 13h 28m Grenchen Nord 13h 37m Moutier 13h 48m Delemont 14h 05m Laufen 14h 26m Basel Sbb
12h 17m	14h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
12h 17m Lausanne SBB 719 13h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 26m Bern 07 min 13h 33m Bern SBB 620 14h 00m Olten 14h 33m Basel Sbb
12h 40m	15h 04m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
12h 40m Lausanne SBB 2521 12h 57m Palezieux 13h 13m Romont 13h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 56m Bern 08 min 14h 04m Bern SBB 972 14h 30m Olten 14h 53m Liestal 15h 04m Basel Sbb
13h 04m	15h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
13h 04m Lausanne SBB 1623 13h 10m Renens Vd 13h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 13h 51m Neuchatel 14h 12m Biel/Bienne 14h 28m Grenchen Nord 14h 37m Moutier 14h 48m Delemont 15h 05m Laufen 15h 26m Basel Sbb
13h 17m	15h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
13h 17m Lausanne SBB 721 14h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 26m Bern 07 min 14h 33m Bern SBB 622 15h 00m Olten 15h 33m Basel Sbb
13h 40m	16h 00m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
13h 40m Lausanne SBB 2523 13h 57m Palezieux 14h 13m Romont 14h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 56m Bern 08 min 15h 04m Bern SBB 276 15h 30m Olten 15h 53m Liestal 16h 00m Basel Sbb
14h 04m	16h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
14h 04m Lausanne SBB 1625 14h 10m Renens Vd 14h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 51m Neuchatel 15h 12m Biel/Bienne 15h 28m Grenchen Nord 15h 37m Moutier 15h 48m Delemont 16h 05m Laufen 16h 26m Basel Sbb
14h 17m	16h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
14h 17m Lausanne SBB 723 15h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 26m Bern 07 min 15h 33m Bern SBB 624 16h 00m Olten 16h 33m Basel Sbb
14h 40m	17h 04m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
14h 40m Lausanne SBB 2525 14h 57m Palezieux 15h 13m Romont 15h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 56m Bern 08 min 16h 04m Bern SBB 976 16h 30m Olten 16h 53m Liestal 17h 04m Basel Sbb
15h 04m	17h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
15h 04m Lausanne SBB 1627 15h 10m Renens Vd 15h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 51m Neuchatel 16h 12m Biel/Bienne 16h 28m Grenchen Nord 16h 37m Moutier 16h 48m Delemont 17h 05m Laufen 17h 26m Basel Sbb
15h 17m	17h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
15h 17m Lausanne SBB 725 16h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 26m Bern 07 min 16h 33m Bern SBB 626 17h 00m Olten 17h 33m Basel Sbb
15h 40m	18h 04m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
15h 40m Lausanne SBB 2527 15h 57m Palezieux 16h 13m Romont 16h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 56m Bern 08 min 17h 04m Bern SBB 978 17h 30m Olten 17h 53m Liestal 18h 04m Basel Sbb
16h 04m	18h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
16h 04m Lausanne SBB 1629 16h 10m Renens Vd 16h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 16h 51m Neuchatel 17h 12m Biel/Bienne 17h 28m Grenchen Nord 17h 37m Moutier 17h 48m Delemont 18h 05m Laufen 18h 26m Basel Sbb
16h 17m	18h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
16h 17m Lausanne SBB 727 17h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 26m Bern 07 min 17h 33m Bern SBB 628 18h 00m Olten 18h 33m Basel Sbb
16h 40m	19h 00m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
16h 40m Lausanne SBB 2529 16h 57m Palezieux 17h 13m Romont 17h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 56m Bern 08 min 18h 04m Bern SBB 100 18h 30m Olten 18h 53m Liestal 19h 00m Basel Sbb
17h 04m	19h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
17h 04m Lausanne SBB 1631 17h 10m Renens Vd 17h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 51m Neuchatel 18h 12m Biel/Bienne 18h 28m Grenchen Nord 18h 37m Moutier 18h 48m Delemont 19h 05m Laufen 19h 26m Basel Sbb
17h 17m	19h 32m	2h 15m	SBB	Booking
17h 17m Lausanne SBB 729 18h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 26m Bern 07 min 18h 33m Bern SBB 64 19h 00m Olten 19h 32m Basel Sbb
17h 40m	20h 04m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
17h 40m Lausanne SBB 2531 17h 57m Palezieux 18h 13m Romont 18h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 56m Bern 08 min 19h 04m Bern SBB 982 19h 30m Olten 19h 53m Liestal 20h 04m Basel Sbb
18h 04m	20h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
18h 04m Lausanne SBB 1633 18h 10m Renens Vd 18h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 18h 51m Neuchatel 19h 12m Biel/Bienne 19h 28m Grenchen Nord 19h 37m Moutier 19h 48m Delemont 20h 05m Laufen 20h 26m Basel Sbb
18h 17m	20h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
18h 17m Lausanne SBB 731 19h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 26m Bern 07 min 19h 33m Bern SBB 632 20h 00m Olten 20h 33m Basel Sbb
18h 40m	21h 04m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
18h 40m Lausanne SBB 2533 18h 57m Palezieux 19h 13m Romont 19h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 56m Bern 08 min 20h 04m Bern SBB 984 20h 30m Olten 20h 53m Liestal 21h 04m Basel Sbb
19h 04m	21h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
19h 04m Lausanne SBB 1635 19h 10m Renens Vd 19h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 51m Neuchatel 20h 12m Biel/Bienne 20h 28m Grenchen Nord 20h 37m Moutier 20h 48m Delemont 21h 05m Laufen 21h 26m Basel Sbb
19h 17m	21h 33m	2h 16m	SBB	Booking
19h 17m Lausanne SBB 733 20h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 26m Bern 07 min 20h 33m Bern SBB 634 21h 00m Olten 21h 33m Basel Sbb
19h 40m	22h 04m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
19h 40m Lausanne SBB 2535 19h 57m Palezieux 20h 13m Romont 20h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 56m Bern 08 min 21h 04m Bern SBB 336 21h 30m Olten 21h 53m Liestal 22h 04m Basel Sbb
20h 04m	22h 26m	2h 22m	SBB	Booking
20h 04m Lausanne SBB 1637 20h 10m Renens Vd 20h 30m Yverdon-Les-Bains 20h 51m Neuchatel 21h 12m Biel/Bienne 21h 28m Grenchen Nord 21h 37m Moutier 21h 48m Delemont 22h 05m Laufen 22h 26m Basel Sbb
20h 17m	22h 37m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
20h 17m Lausanne SBB 735 21h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 26m Bern 07 min 21h 33m Bern SBB 66 22h 00m Olten 22h 25m Liestal 22h 37m Basel Sbb
20h 40m	23h 04m	2h 24m	SBB	Booking
20h 40m Lausanne SBB 2537 20h 57m Palezieux 21h 13m Romont 21h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 56m Bern 06 min 22h 02m Bern SBB 837 22h 28m Olten 05 min 22h 33m Olten SBB 692 22h 53m Liestal 23h 04m Basel Sbb
21h 17m	23h 40m	2h 23m	SBB	Booking
21h 17m Lausanne SBB 737 22h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 26m Bern 22h 57m Olten 11 min 23h 08m Olten SBB 648 23h 28m Liestal 23h 40m Basel Sbb
21h 40m	0h 26m	2h 46m	SBB	Booking
21h 40m Lausanne SBB 2539 21h 57m Palezieux 22h 13m Romont 22h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 56m Bern 06 min 23h 02m Bern SBB 839 23h 28m Olten 20 min 23h 48m Olten SBB 17390 23h 55m Tecknau 23h 58m Gelterkinden 0h 02m Sissach 0h 04m Itingen 0h 06m Lausen(Ch) 0h 10m Liestal 0h 13m Frenkendorf-Fuellinsdorf 0h 16m Pratteln 0h 20m Muttenz 0h 26m Basel Sbb
22h 17m	0h 40m	2h 23m	SBB	Booking
22h 17m Lausanne SBB 739 23h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 26m Bern 10 min 23h 36m Bern SBB 646 0h 03m Olten 0h 28m Liestal 0h 40m Basel Sbb
22h 34m	1h 06m	2h 32m	SBB	Booking
22h 34m Lausanne SBB 543 22h 40m Renens Vd 23h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 21m Neuchatel 23h 42m Biel/Bienne 23h 54m Grenchen Sud 0h 03m Solothurn 0h 16m Oensingen 0h 30m Olten 05 min 0h 35m Olten SBB 696 0h 55m Liestal 1h 06m Basel Sbb
22h 40m	1h 06m	2h 26m	SBB	Booking
22h 40m Lausanne SBB 2541 22h 57m Palezieux 23h 13m Romont 23h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 56m Bern 06 min 0h 02m Bern SBB 841 0h 28m Olten 07 min 0h 35m Olten SBB 696 0h 55m Liestal 1h 06m Basel Sbb

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