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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Lucerne
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
79 km
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 €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 76 trains that leave Basel for Lucerne on Mon, Jul 06, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 06 the direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Mon, Jul 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
ICE 377 | 377 · RE 24 4743 | 474310:28 PM1h27Basel SBB11:55 PMLucerne station€211One-way1 transfer- IC 21 659 | 6594:55 AM1h10Basel SBB6:05 AMLucerne station€211One-way0 transfers
- IC 61 607 | 607 · IR 27 2457 | 24575:16 AM1h14Basel SBB6:30 AMLucerne station€221One-way1 transfer
- IR 27 2489 | 24899:13 PM1h17Basel SBB10:30 PMLucerne station€231One-way0 transfers
- IC 61 623 | 623 · RE 24 4725 | 47251:22 PM1h33Basel SBB2:55 PMLucerne station€231One-way1 transfer
- ICE 107 | 107 · IC 21 683 | 6834:58 PM1h07Basel SBB6:05 PMLucerne station€291One-way1 transfer
- ICE 375 | 375 · IR 26 2339 | 23397:58 PM1h07Basel SBB9:05 PMLucerne station€261One-way1 transfer
- IC 21 659 | 6594:55 AM1h10Basel SBB6:05 AMLucerne station€211One-way0 transfers
- IC 61 969 | 969 · IR 26 2323 | 232311:53 AM1h12Basel SBB1:05 PMLucerne station€281One-way1 transfer
- IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 21 675 | 67512:53 PM1h12Basel SBB2:05 PMLucerne station€271One-way1 transfer
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 train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 train costs an average of €22, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 79 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lucerne trains for today, Sunday, July 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 6 975 | 975 · S 29 8956 | 8956 · S 1 21156 | 21156 | 2:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 4:45 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 6 975 | 975 · EC 173 | 173 | 2:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 4:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2477 | 2477 | 3:13 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 4:30 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 627 | 627 · RE 24 4729 | 4729 | 3:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 4:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 977 | 977 · S 29 8960 | 8960 · S 1 21160 | 21160 | 3:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 5:45 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 61 977 | 977 · IR 26 2331 | 2331 | 3:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 5:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2479 | 2479 | 4:13 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 5:30 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 24 4731 | 4731 | 4:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 5:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 107 | 107 · IC 21 683 | 683 | 4:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 6:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2481 | 2481 | 5:13 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 6:30 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 67 | 67 · RE 24 4733 | 4733 | 5:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 6:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 981 | 981 · S 29 8968 | 8968 · S 1 21168 | 21168 | 5:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 7:45 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 61 981 | 981 · IR 26 2335 | 2335 | 5:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 7:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2483 | 2483 | 6:13 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 7:30 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 633 | 633 · RE 24 4735 | 4735 | 6:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 7:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 983 | 983 · IC 21 687 | 687 | 6:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 8:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2485 | 2485 | 7:13 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 8:30 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 24 4737 | 4737 | 7:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 8:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 6 | |||||
| IR 26 2347 | 2347 · EV EV2 893 | 893 | 12:04 AM Basel SBB | 1h25 | 1:29 AM Lucerne | 1 transfer | |
| S 3 17391 | 17391 · S 29 8912 | 8912 | 12:30 AM Basel SBB | 5h15 | 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 | 4:55 AM Basel SBB | 1h10 | 6:05 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 607 | 607 · RE 24 4709 | 4709 | 5:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h39 | 6:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 607 | 607 · IR 27 2457 | 2457 | 5:16 AM Basel SBB | 1h14 | 6:30 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 957 | 957 · IR 26 2311 | 2311 | 5:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 7:05 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 957 | 957 · S 29 8920 | 8920 · S 1 21120 | 21120 | 5:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 7:45 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 3 1057 | 1057 · IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 6:04 AM Basel SBB | 1h47 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2459 | 2459 | 6:13 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 7:30 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 61 | 61 · RE 24 4711 | 4711 | 6:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 7:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 959 | 959 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 6:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 8:05 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 3 761 | 761 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 7:04 AM Basel SBB | 1h47 | 8:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2461 | 2461 | 7:13 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 611 | 611 · RE 24 4713 | 4713 | 7:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 8:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 3 561 | 561 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 7:27 AM Basel SBB | 1h58 | 9:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 271 | 271 · IR 26 2315 | 2315 | 7:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 8:04 AM Basel SBB | 1h47 | 9:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2463 | 2463 | 8:13 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 24 4715 | 4715 | 8:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 9:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 963 | 963 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 8:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 273 | 273 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 9:04 AM Basel SBB | 1h47 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2465 | 2465 | 9:13 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 615 | 615 · RE 24 4717 | 4717 | 9:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 10:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 965 | 965 · IR 26 2319 | 2319 | 9:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 11:05 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 965 | 965 · S 29 8936 | 8936 · S 1 21136 | 21136 | 9:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 11:45 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 275 | 275 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 10:04 AM Basel SBB | 1h47 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2467 | 2467 | 10:13 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 24 4719 | 4719 | 10:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 11:55 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 101 | 101 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 10:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 12:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2469 | 2469 | 11:13 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 619 | 619 · RE 24 4721 | 4721 | 11:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 12:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 61 969 | 969 · S 29 8944 | 8944 · S 1 21144 | 21144 | 11:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 1:45 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 61 969 | 969 · IR 26 2323 | 2323 | 11:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 277 | 277 · IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 12:07 PM Basel SBB | 1h44 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2471 | 2471 | 12:13 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 65 | 65 · RE 24 4723 | 4723 | 12:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 1:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 6 971 | 971 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 12:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 2:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 27 2473 | 2473 | 1:13 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 61 623 | 623 · RE 24 4725 | 4725 | 1:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 2:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 279 | 279 · IR 26 2327 | 2327 | 1:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h12 | 3:05 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 279 | 279 · S 29 8952 | 8952 · S 1 21152 | 21152 | 1:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h52 | 3:45 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IR 27 2475 | 2475 | 2:13 PM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 3:30 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 24 4727 | 4727 | 2:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h33 | 3:55 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Lucerne
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Trains from Basel to Lucerne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 4 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.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 4 |
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 Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Basel to Lucerne trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Basel and Lucerne from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
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, Bahnhof. 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.
Which Basel station do trains to Lucerne leave from?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Basel, Brausebad from Basel city centre
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Which Lucerne station do trains from Basel arrive at?
Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre
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, Bahnhof train station facilities and services
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
Getting to Luzern Verkehrshaus from Lucerne city centre
Luzern Verkehrshaus is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
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
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.
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