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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Lucerne

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 04

Cheapest price on Oct 04

€21

Average ticket price on Oct 04

€35

Fastest journey on Oct 04

1 h 1 m

Average journey duration on Oct 04

1 h 1 m

Trains on Oct 04

Distance

79 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.

Fast trains

On Sun, Oct 04, we found 81 trains from Basel to Lucerne, including 32 direct services.

On Sun, Oct 04 the direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .

On Sun, Oct 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.

IC 21 659 | 659
5:04 AM1h01
Basel SBB
6:05 AMLucerne station
€211One-way
0 transfers
IR 27 2487 | 2487
8:16 PM1h14
Basel SBB
9:30 PMLucerne station
€211One-way
0 transfers
IC 639 | 639 · RE 24 4739 | 4739
8:30 PM1h25
Basel SBB
9:55 PMLucerne station
€221One-way
1 transfer
IC 2349 | 2349
1:00 AM1h25
Basel SBB
2:25 AMLucerne station
€221One-way
0 transfers
IC 6 959 | 959 · RE 24 4711 | 4711
6:30 AM1h25
Basel SBB
7:55 AMLucerne station
€251One-way
1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Basel to Lucerne

Switzerland

Trains from Basel to Lucerne run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 1m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

79 km

Average train duration

1h 20m

Cheapest ticket price

€20

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 1m

First train

12:04 AM

Last train

11:58 PM

Cheapest Month

Jan

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

84 days

Price information

Live departures

Basel to Lucerne train times

The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lucerne trains for today, Saturday, October 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 2345 \| 2345	10:58 PM Basel SBB	1h07	12:05 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 3 793 \| 793 · IR 70 2647 \| 2647	11:07 PM Basel SBB	1h44	12:51 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IR 27 2493 \| 2493 · RE 24 4745 \| 4745	11:16 PM Basel SBB	1h39	12:55 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
Sunday, October 4
S 3 17389 \| 17389 · S 29 8992 \| 8992	12:00 AM Basel SBB	1h44	1:44 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IR 26 2347 \| 2347	12:04 AM Basel SBB	1h12	1:16 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 1995 \| 1995 · RE N7 2603 \| 2603	12:07 AM Basel SBB	2h16	2:23 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 2349 \| 2349	1:00 AM Basel SBB	1h25	2:25 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
S 1 17001 \| 17001 · S 1 17009 \| 17009 · SN 1 31115 \| 31115 · RE N7 2607 \| 2607	1:20 AM Basel SBB	3h03	4:23 AM Lucerne station	3 transfers
S 3 17015 \| 17015 · S 29 8912 \| 8912	3:45 AM Basel SBB	2h00	5:45 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
S 3 17313 \| 17313 · S 29 8916 \| 8916 · S 1 21116 \| 21116	4:38 AM Basel SBB	2h07	6:45 AM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IC 21 659 \| 659	5:04 AM Basel SBB	1h01	6:05 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 26 2311 \| 2311	6:04 AM Basel SBB	1h01	7:05 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 3 1057 \| 1057 · IR 70 2613 \| 2613	6:07 AM Basel SBB	1h44	7:51 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IR 27 2459 \| 2459	6:16 AM Basel SBB	1h14	7:30 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 6 959 \| 959 · RE 24 4711 \| 4711	6:30 AM Basel SBB	1h25	7:55 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 3 559 \| 559 · IR 75 2108 \| 2108	6:33 AM Basel SBB	1h52	8:25 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 61 611 \| 611 · S 29 8924 \| 8924 · S 1 21124 \| 21124	6:58 AM Basel SBB	1h47	8:45 AM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IC 21 663 \| 663	7:04 AM Basel SBB	1h01	8:05 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 3 761 \| 761 · IR 70 2615 \| 2615	7:07 AM Basel SBB	1h44	8:51 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IR 27 2461 \| 2461	7:16 AM Basel SBB	1h14	8:30 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 61 333 \| 333 · RE 24 4713 \| 4713	7:30 AM Basel SBB	1h25	8:55 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 3 561 \| 561 · IR 75 2110 \| 2110	7:33 AM Basel SBB	1h52	9:25 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 6 613 \| 613 · S 29 8928 \| 8928 · S 1 21128 \| 21128	7:58 AM Basel SBB	1h47	9:45 AM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IR 26 2315 \| 2315	8:04 AM Basel SBB	1h01	9:05 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 3 763 \| 763 · IR 70 2617 \| 2617	8:07 AM Basel SBB	1h44	9:51 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IR 27 2463 \| 2463	8:16 AM Basel SBB	1h14	9:30 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 6 963 \| 963 · RE 24 4715 \| 4715	8:30 AM Basel SBB	1h25	9:55 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 3 563 \| 563 · IR 75 2112 \| 2112	8:33 AM Basel SBB	1h52	10:25 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 61 615 \| 615 · S 29 8932 \| 8932 · S 1 21132 \| 21132	8:58 AM Basel SBB	1h47	10:45 AM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IC 21 667 \| 667	9:04 AM Basel SBB	1h01	10:05 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
ICE 273 \| 273 · IR 70 2619 \| 2619	9:07 AM Basel SBB	1h44	10:51 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IR 27 2465 \| 2465	9:16 AM Basel SBB	1h14	10:30 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 61 965 \| 965 · RE 24 4717 \| 4717	9:30 AM Basel SBB	1h25	10:55 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 3 553 \| 553 · IR 75 2114 \| 2114	9:33 AM Basel SBB	1h52	11:25 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 6 10063 \| 10063 · S 29 8936 \| 8936 · S 1 21136 \| 21136	9:58 AM Basel SBB	1h47	11:45 AM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IR 26 2319 \| 2319	10:04 AM Basel SBB	1h01	11:05 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
ICE 275 \| 275 · IR 70 2621 \| 2621	10:07 AM Basel SBB	1h44	11:51 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IR 27 2467 \| 2467	10:16 AM Basel SBB	1h14	11:30 AM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 6 10101 \| 10101 · RE 24 4719 \| 4719	10:30 AM Basel SBB	1h25	11:55 AM Lucerne station	1 transfer
TGV 9203 \| 9203 · IR 75 2116 \| 2116	10:33 AM Basel SBB	1h52	12:25 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 61 619 \| 619 · S 29 8940 \| 8940 · S 1 21140 \| 21140	10:58 AM Basel SBB	1h47	12:45 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IC 21 671 \| 671	11:04 AM Basel SBB	1h01	12:05 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 27 2469 \| 2469	11:16 AM Basel SBB	1h14	12:30 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 61 969 \| 969 · RE 24 4721 \| 4721	11:30 AM Basel SBB	1h25	12:55 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 3 569 \| 569 · IR 75 2118 \| 2118	11:33 AM Basel SBB	1h52	1:25 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
EC 6 10065 \| 10065 · S 29 8944 \| 8944 · S 1 21144 \| 21144	11:58 AM Basel SBB	1h47	1:45 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IR 26 2323 \| 2323	12:04 PM Basel SBB	1h01	1:05 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
ICE 277 \| 277 · IR 70 2625 \| 2625	12:07 PM Basel SBB	1h44	1:51 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IR 27 2471 \| 2471	12:16 PM Basel SBB	1h14	1:30 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 6 971 \| 971 · RE 24 4723 \| 4723	12:30 PM Basel SBB	1h25	1:55 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 3 591 \| 591 · IR 75 2120 \| 2120	12:33 PM Basel SBB	1h52	2:25 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 61 623 \| 623 · S 29 8948 \| 8948 · S 1 21148 \| 21148	12:58 PM Basel SBB	1h47	2:45 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IC 21 675 \| 675	1:04 PM Basel SBB	1h01	2:05 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 27 2473 \| 2473	1:16 PM Basel SBB	1h14	2:30 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 61 10279 \| 10279 · RE 24 4725 \| 4725	1:30 PM Basel SBB	1h25	2:55 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
TGV 9211 \| 9211 · IR 75 2122 \| 2122	1:33 PM Basel SBB	1h52	3:25 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 6 625 \| 625 · S 29 8952 \| 8952 · S 1 21152 \| 21152	1:58 PM Basel SBB	1h47	3:45 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IR 26 2327 \| 2327	2:04 PM Basel SBB	1h01	3:05 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 27 2475 \| 2475	2:16 PM Basel SBB	1h14	3:30 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 6 975 \| 975 · RE 24 4727 \| 4727	2:30 PM Basel SBB	1h25	3:55 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 3 575 \| 575 · IR 75 2124 \| 2124	2:33 PM Basel SBB	1h52	4:25 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 61 627 \| 627 · S 29 8956 \| 8956 · S 1 21156 \| 21156	2:58 PM Basel SBB	1h47	4:45 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
EC 173 \| 173	3:04 PM Basel SBB	1h01	4:05 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 27 2477 \| 2477	3:16 PM Basel SBB	1h14	4:30 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 61 977 \| 977 · RE 24 4729 \| 4729	3:30 PM Basel SBB	1h25	4:55 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 6 629 \| 629 · S 29 8960 \| 8960 · S 1 21160 \| 21160	3:58 PM Basel SBB	1h47	5:45 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IR 26 2331 \| 2331	4:04 PM Basel SBB	1h01	5:05 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 27 2479 \| 2479	4:16 PM Basel SBB	1h14	5:30 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 6 10107 \| 10107 · RE 24 4731 \| 4731	4:30 PM Basel SBB	1h25	5:55 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 3 579 \| 579 · IR 75 2582 \| 2582	4:33 PM Basel SBB	1h52	6:25 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 6 10067 \| 10067 · S 29 8964 \| 8964 · S 1 21164 \| 21164	4:58 PM Basel SBB	1h47	6:45 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IC 21 683 \| 683	5:04 PM Basel SBB	1h01	6:05 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 27 2481 \| 2481	5:16 PM Basel SBB	1h14	6:30 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 61 981 \| 981 · RE 24 4733 \| 4733	5:30 PM Basel SBB	1h25	6:55 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
TGV 9215 \| 9215 · IR 75 2130 \| 2130	5:33 PM Basel SBB	1h52	7:25 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 61 633 \| 633 · S 29 8968 \| 8968 · S 1 21168 \| 21168	5:58 PM Basel SBB	1h47	7:45 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IR 26 2335 \| 2335	6:04 PM Basel SBB	1h01	7:05 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 27 2483 \| 2483	6:16 PM Basel SBB	1h14	7:30 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 26 2339 \| 2339	8:04 PM Basel SBB	1h01	9:05 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IR 27 2487 \| 2487	8:16 PM Basel SBB	1h14	9:30 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
IC 639 \| 639 · RE 24 4739 \| 4739	8:30 PM Basel SBB	1h25	9:55 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 3 587 \| 587 · IR 75 2588 \| 2588	8:33 PM Basel SBB	1h52	10:25 PM Lucerne station	1 transfer
IC 61 987 \| 987 · S 29 8980 \| 8980 · S 1 21180 \| 21180	8:58 PM Basel SBB	1h47	10:45 PM Lucerne station	2 transfers
IC 21 691 \| 691	9:04 PM Basel SBB	1h01	10:05 PM Lucerne station	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Basel to Lucerne?

The best time to book your train from Basel to Lucerne is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Basel to Lucerne route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Basel to Lucerne per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Basel to Lucerne.

Trains

from €21

Train companies: SBB from Basel to Lucerne trainsSBB trains will get you between Basel and Lucerne from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SBB Duration

1h 1m

Cheapest SBB Price

€20

SBB frequency

7 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Learn more about SBB

Trains from Basel to Lucerne

Travellers planning a Swiss rail trip can take frequent daily direct trains from Basel to Lucerne. Journey times for the route south-east from Basel take just over one hour. Trains operate roughly three times an hour from early morning to late evening. Some additional indirect services to Lucerne from Basel require a brief change at Olten.

Basel to Lucerne train time: daily departures

Daily schedules provide regular direct trains from Basel to Lucerne seven days a week. There are roughly three trains an hour to the central station in Lucerne. Some additional indirect daily services involve a change at Olten. Sunday timetables provide slightly fewer direct connections.

How long is the journey by train from Basel to Lucerne?

The fastest train from Basel completes the 67-mile trip south-east to Lucerne in one hour and two minutes. Other direct connections can take between five and 11 minutes longer to reach Lucerne. Indirect connections take around one hour and 27 minutes, with a wait of about 11 minutes between connections at Olten.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Basel to Lucerne?

Departure station: Basel station is located south-east of the city centre, taking around 20 minutes to reach on foot, with most local tram routes and S-Bahn trains offering links to the station in around 10 minutes. The station concourse has a food supermarket, fast food outlets, coffee bars, cash points and luggage storage lockers.

Arrival station: Lucerne Central Station is located in the centre of the city, close to the lake, and is a short walk from the old quarter. Facilities at the terminus include a shopping mall with luxury fashion stores, a food court, coffee shops, cash points, luggage storage lockers, car rental desks and a taxi stand.

Which train companies travel from Basel to Lucerne?

Swiss Federal Railways, known as SBB, CFF and FFS in German, French, and Italian, provides all the direct and indirect trains from Basel to Lucerne. The SBB trains operating on this route are either InterCity express trains or InterRegional local services, with most trains offering double-decker seating levels.

Swiss Federal Railways: Basel to Lucerne

Swiss Federal Railways schedules for trains from Basel to Lucerne offer travellers a choice of InterRegional and InterCity services. There is a frequent direct service to Lucerne from early morning to late at night, with around three departures an hour throughout the day and evening, and some indirect connections via Olten. Timings for the direct journey range from one hour and two minutes to one hour and 13 minutes.

Basel to Lucerne trains: services on board

The SBB InterCity and InterRegional trains on this route from Basel to Lucerne offer a choice of first or second-class seating. InterCity trains include a cafe-bistro, a family zone and quiet carriage. All SBB trains provide low-floor access for wheelchair users and dedicated wheelchair areas on board. Dogs travel with their owners for half the price of a second-class ticket, while small pets in carriers travel for free. Cyclists can take their bike on the train with a purchase of a bike ticket. Travellers with a large amount of luggage can purchase a door-to-door or station-to-station check-in service.

How to find cheap train tickets from Basel to Lucerne

The frequency of direct trains between Basel and Lucerne ensures that it is usually fairly straightforward to find the best fares for the journey. If timing is important, it is sensible to book well in advance, especially for peak time travel. Tickets for InterRegional services are usually, but not always, the cheaper option for trips to Lucerne.

FAQs: Trains from Basel to Lucerne

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Lucerne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Basel to Lucerne can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Basel to Lucerne is €34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Basel to Lucerne is 1h 1m to travel the 79 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Basel to Lucerne leaves at 12:04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Basel to Lucerne leaves at 11:58 PM.

Yes,there are 5 direct trains a day from Basel to Lucerne with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Basel to Lucerne, you can count on SBB for the best way to get you to Lucerne. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Basel and Lucerne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A day trip to Lucerne from Basel is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 1m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Lucerne including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Basel to Lucerne

Most Basel to Lucerne trains use the Basel SBB to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern Verkehrshaus. Use this guide to compare Basel and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Basel

Arrival train stations in Lucerne

Which Basel station do trains to Lucerne leave from?

Trains from Basel to Lucerne leave from Basel SBB. The station is 2 km from Basel city centre at Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland.

Basel SBBCentralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland+41 51 221 22 22 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre

Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainTer · 5m · €1 · every ~2 min

Bus50 · 4m · €2 · every ~15 min

Tram11 · 5m · €2

1, 3, 2 · 7m · €2 · every ~25 min

Basel SBB train station facilities and services

Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.

Basel Bad BhfSchwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland+41 61 690 13 13 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre

Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus30 · 11m · €3 · every ~18 min

Tram6, 1, 2 · 19m · €3 · every ~20 min

Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services

Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.

Basel St Johann4056 Basel, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre

Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus50 · 8m · €2 · every ~15 min

Tram1, 21, 3, 6, 8, 6457, 8190, 8280, 8298, 8312 · 5m · €2 · every ~15 min

Basel St Johann train station facilities and services

Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.

Which Lucerne station do trains from Basel arrive at?

Trains from Basel to Lucerne most often arrive at Luzern Bhf. Some services arrive at Luzern Verkehrshaus, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Lucerne arrival station.

Luzern BhfZentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre

TrainRe24, S1, Sn1 · 11m · €4 · every ~7 min

BusEv1 · 17m · €9

72 · 22m · €3 · every ~2 min

Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services

Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.

Luzern Verkehrshaus6006 Lucerne, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Luzern Verkehrshaus from Lucerne city centre

Luzern Verkehrshaus is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS3, Ext · 6m · €2 · every ~3 min

Bus24, 25, 26, 6, 8 · 4m · €3 · every ~28 min

N3 · 5m · €3

Ev1 · 5m · €3 · every ~1 min

73 · 10m · €2 · every ~8 min

6, 8, 25, 14 · 11m · €5 · every ~19 min

N73 · 9m · €2

Luzern Verkehrshaus train station facilities and services

Luzern Verkehrshaus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

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