4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Basel to Lucerne
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Basel to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Lucerne will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 5 buses that leave Basel for Lucerne on Fri, Jan 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 09 the direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jan 09 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Basel to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 79 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Lucerne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lucerne buses for tomorrow, Friday, January 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 AM Basel | 1h15 | 7:10 AM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:40 AM Basel | 5h25 | 2:05 PM Lucerne | 1 transfer | |
| 9:25 AM Basel | 1h15 | 10:40 AM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:40 PM Basel | 2h15 | 2:55 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:30 PM Basel | 4h45 | 7:15 PM Lucerne | 0 transfersDirect |
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Overview: Bus from Basel to Lucerne
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Buses from Basel to Lucerne run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 79 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 79 km |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo, FlixBus from Basel to LucerneYou can travel by bus between Basel to Lucerne with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo, FlixBus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Basel to Lucerne
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