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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Lugano

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 07

Cheapest price on Nov 07: €59
Average ticket price on Nov 07: €98
Fastest journey on Nov 07: 2 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Nov 07: 2 h 54 m
Trains on Nov 07: 68
Distance: 202 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Basel to Lugano will cost around €98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.

Fast trains

On Sat, Nov 07, we found 68 trains from Basel to Lugano, including 6 direct services.

On Sat, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .

On Sat, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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 21 675 | 675
1:04 PM 2h54
Basel SBB
3:58 PM
Lugano, Stazione
€59
1 One-way
0 transfers
IC 21 671 | 671
11:04 AM 2h54
Basel SBB
1:58 PM
Lugano, Stazione
€60
1 One-way
0 transfers
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873
12:04 PM 2h54
Basel SBB
2:58 PM
Lugano, Stazione
€62
1 One-way
1 transfer
IC 21 675 | 675 · B 2 2183 | 2183 · B 4 4171 | 4171
1:04 PM 3h12
Basel SBB
4:16 PM
Lugano, Piazza Manzoni
€63
1 One-way
2 transfers
IC 21 675 | 675 · B 2 2183 | 2183 · B 4 4171 | 4171
1:04 PM 3h13
Basel SBB
4:17 PM
Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico
€63
1 One-way
2 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Basel to Lugano

Switzerland

Trains from Basel to Lugano run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €30 by bus.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:37, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 48m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €30

Distance

202 km

Average train duration

2h 54m

Cheapest ticket price

€48

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 48m

First train

12:37 AM

Last train

11:05 PM

Cheapest Month

Nov

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Tue

Best time to book

14 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €30

Live departures

Basel to Lugano train times

The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lugano trains for today, Friday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 21 671 \| 671	11:04 AM Basel SBB	2h54	1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	0 transfersDirect
IC 21 671 \| 671 · B 2 2149 \| 2149	11:04 AM Basel SBB	3h06	2:10 PM Lugano, Centro	1 transfer
IC 21 671 \| 671 · B 2 2149 \| 2149 · B 4 4139 \| 4139	11:04 AM Basel SBB	3h13	2:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IC 21 671 \| 671 · B 4 4140 \| 4140	11:04 AM Basel SBB	3h18	2:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	1 transfer
EC 151 \| 151	11:07 AM Basel SBB	3h21	2:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	0 transfersDirect
EC 151 \| 151 · B 2 2157 \| 2157	11:07 AM Basel SBB	3h33	2:40 PM Lugano, Centro	1 transfer
EC 151 \| 151 · B 2 2157 \| 2157 · B 4 4145 \| 4145	11:07 AM Basel SBB	3h40	2:47 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
EC 151 \| 151 · B 4 4148 \| 4148	11:07 AM Basel SBB	3h45	2:52 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	1 transfer
IC 3 569 \| 569 · EC 151 \| 151	11:33 AM Basel SBB	2h55	2:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IC 3 569 \| 569 · EC 151 \| 151 · B 2 2157 \| 2157	11:33 AM Basel SBB	3h07	2:40 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IC 3 569 \| 569 · EC 151 \| 151 · B 2 2157 \| 2157 · B 4 4145 \| 4145	11:33 AM Basel SBB	3h14	2:47 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IC 3 569 \| 569 · EC 151 \| 151 · B 4 4148 \| 4148	11:33 AM Basel SBB	3h19	2:52 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IR 26 2323 \| 2323 · IC 2 873 \| 873	12:04 PM Basel SBB	2h54	2:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IR 26 2323 \| 2323 · IC 2 873 \| 873 · B 2 2165 \| 2165	12:04 PM Basel SBB	3h06	3:10 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IR 26 2323 \| 2323 · IC 2 873 \| 873 · B 2 2165 \| 2165 · B 4 4153 \| 4153	12:04 PM Basel SBB	3h13	3:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IR 26 2323 \| 2323 · IC 2 873 \| 873 · B 4 4156 \| 4156	12:04 PM Basel SBB	3h18	3:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IC 3 591 \| 591 · EC 21 \| 21	12:33 PM Basel SBB	2h55	3:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IC 3 591 \| 591 · EC 21 \| 21 · B 2 2173 \| 2173	12:33 PM Basel SBB	3h07	3:40 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IC 3 591 \| 591 · EC 21 \| 21 · B 4 4164 \| 4164	12:33 PM Basel SBB	3h20	3:53 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IC 3 591 \| 591 · EC 21 \| 21 · B 2 2173 \| 2173 · B 4 4163 \| 4163	12:33 PM Basel SBB	3h13	3:46 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IC 21 675 \| 675	1:04 PM Basel SBB	2h54	3:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	0 transfersDirect
IC 21 675 \| 675 · B 2 2181 \| 2181	1:04 PM Basel SBB	3h06	4:10 PM Lugano, Centro	1 transfer
IC 21 675 \| 675 · B 4 4170 \| 4170	1:04 PM Basel SBB	3h19	4:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	1 transfer
IC 21 675 \| 675 · B 2 2181 \| 2181 · B 4 4169 \| 4169	1:04 PM Basel SBB	3h12	4:16 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
TGV 9211 \| 9211 · EC 37 \| 37	1:33 PM Basel SBB	2h55	4:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
TGV 9211 \| 9211 · EC 37 \| 37 · B 2 2193 \| 2193	1:33 PM Basel SBB	3h07	4:40 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
TGV 9211 \| 9211 · EC 37 \| 37 · B 2 2193 \| 2193 · B 4 4177 \| 4177	1:33 PM Basel SBB	3h13	4:46 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
TGV 9211 \| 9211 · EC 37 \| 37 · B 4 4178 \| 4178	1:33 PM Basel SBB	3h20	4:53 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IR 26 2327 \| 2327 · IC 2 877 \| 877	2:04 PM Basel SBB	2h54	4:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IR 26 2327 \| 2327 · IC 2 877 \| 877 · B 2 2205 \| 2205	2:04 PM Basel SBB	3h06	5:10 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IR 26 2327 \| 2327 · IC 2 877 \| 877 · B 2 2205 \| 2205 · B 4 4185 \| 4185	2:04 PM Basel SBB	3h12	5:16 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IR 26 2327 \| 2327 · IC 2 877 \| 877 · B 4 4186 \| 4186	2:04 PM Basel SBB	3h19	5:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IC 3 575 \| 575 · EC 123 \| 123	2:33 PM Basel SBB	2h55	5:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IC 3 575 \| 575 · EC 123 \| 123 · B 2 2217 \| 2217	2:33 PM Basel SBB	3h07	5:40 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IC 3 575 \| 575 · EC 123 \| 123 · B 2 2217 \| 2217 · B 4 4193 \| 4193	2:33 PM Basel SBB	3h13	5:46 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IC 3 575 \| 575 · EC 123 \| 123 · B 4 4194 \| 4194	2:33 PM Basel SBB	3h20	5:53 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
EC 173 \| 173	3:04 PM Basel SBB	2h54	5:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	0 transfersDirect
EC 173 \| 173 · B 2 2229 \| 2229	3:04 PM Basel SBB	3h06	6:10 PM Lugano, Centro	1 transfer
EC 173 \| 173 · B 2 2229 \| 2229 · B 4 4201 \| 4201	3:04 PM Basel SBB	3h12	6:16 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
EC 173 \| 173 · B 4 4202 \| 4202	3:04 PM Basel SBB	3h19	6:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	1 transfer
TGV 9213 \| 9213 · IC 2 1479 \| 1479 · B 2 2241 \| 2241	3:33 PM Basel SBB	3h07	6:40 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
TGV 9213 \| 9213 · IC 2 1479 \| 1479	3:33 PM Basel SBB	2h55	6:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
TGV 9213 \| 9213 · IC 2 1479 \| 1479 · B 4 4210 \| 4210	3:33 PM Basel SBB	3h20	6:53 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
TGV 9213 \| 9213 · IC 2 1479 \| 1479 · B 2 2241 \| 2241 · B 4 4209 \| 4209	3:33 PM Basel SBB	3h13	6:46 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IR 26 2331 \| 2331 · IC 2 881 \| 881	4:04 PM Basel SBB	2h54	6:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IR 26 2331 \| 2331 · IC 2 881 \| 881 · B 2 2253 \| 2253	4:04 PM Basel SBB	3h06	7:10 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IR 26 2331 \| 2331 · IC 2 881 \| 881 · B 2 2253 \| 2253 · B 4 4219 \| 4219	4:04 PM Basel SBB	3h13	7:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IR 26 2331 \| 2331 · IC 2 881 \| 881 · B 4 4218 \| 4218	4:04 PM Basel SBB	3h19	7:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IC 3 579 \| 579 · EC 25 \| 25	4:33 PM Basel SBB	2h55	7:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IC 3 579 \| 579 · EC 25 \| 25 · B 2 2265 \| 2265	4:33 PM Basel SBB	3h07	7:40 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IC 3 579 \| 579 · EC 25 \| 25 · B 4 4228 \| 4228	4:33 PM Basel SBB	3h20	7:53 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IC 3 579 \| 579 · EC 25 \| 25 · B 2 2265 \| 2265 · B 4 4227 \| 4227	4:33 PM Basel SBB	3h14	7:47 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IC 21 683 \| 683	5:04 PM Basel SBB	2h54	7:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	0 transfersDirect
IC 21 683 \| 683 · B 2 2273 \| 2273	5:04 PM Basel SBB	3h08	8:12 PM Lugano, Centro	1 transfer
IC 21 683 \| 683 · B 4 4236 \| 4236	5:04 PM Basel SBB	3h16	8:20 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	1 transfer
IC 3 581 \| 581 · EC 27 \| 27 · B 2 2277 \| 2277	5:33 PM Basel SBB	3h09	8:42 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IC 3 581 \| 581 · EC 27 \| 27	5:33 PM Basel SBB	2h55	8:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IC 3 581 \| 581 · EC 27 \| 27 · B 4 4244 \| 4244	5:33 PM Basel SBB	3h17	8:50 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IR 26 2335 \| 2335 · IC 2 885 \| 885 · B 2 2281 \| 2281	6:04 PM Basel SBB	3h08	9:12 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IR 26 2335 \| 2335 · IC 2 885 \| 885	6:04 PM Basel SBB	2h54	8:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IR 26 2335 \| 2335 · IC 2 885 \| 885 · B 4 4248 \| 4248	6:04 PM Basel SBB	3h16	9:20 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IC 3 583 \| 583 · EC 29 \| 29	6:33 PM Basel SBB	2h55	9:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IC 3 583 \| 583 · EC 29 \| 29 · B 2 2285 \| 2285	6:33 PM Basel SBB	3h09	9:42 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IC 21 687 \| 687	7:04 PM Basel SBB	2h54	9:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	0 transfersDirect
IC 21 687 \| 687 · B 2 2289 \| 2289	7:04 PM Basel SBB	3h08	10:12 PM Lugano, Centro	1 transfer
IR 26 2339 \| 2339 · IC 2 889 \| 889	8:04 PM Basel SBB	2h54	10:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IR 26 2339 \| 2339 · IC 2 889 \| 889 · B 2 2297 \| 2297	8:04 PM Basel SBB	3h08	11:12 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IC 21 691 \| 691	9:04 PM Basel SBB	2h54	11:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	0 transfersDirect
IC 21 691 \| 691 · B 2 2305 \| 2305	9:04 PM Basel SBB	3h08	12:12 AM Lugano, Centro	1 transfer
IR 26 2343 \| 2343 · IC 2 893 \| 893 · S 10 25149 \| 25149	10:04 PM Basel SBB	3h21	1:25 AM Lugano, Stazione	2 transfers
IR 26 2343 \| 2343 · IC 2 893 \| 893 · S 10 25101 \| 25101 · B 439 302 \| 302	10:04 PM Basel SBB	7h46	5:50 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
Saturday, November 7
IR 26 2315 \| 2315 · IC 2 865 \| 865 · B 2 2101 \| 2101	8:04 AM Basel SBB	3h09	11:13 AM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IR 26 2315 \| 2315 · IC 2 865 \| 865	8:04 AM Basel SBB	2h54	10:58 AM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IR 26 2315 \| 2315 · IC 2 865 \| 865 · B 4 4090 \| 4090	8:04 AM Basel SBB	3h18	11:22 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IR 26 2315 \| 2315 · IC 2 865 \| 865 · B 2 2101 \| 2101 · B 4 4091 \| 4091	8:04 AM Basel SBB	3h13	11:17 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IR 26 2315 \| 2315 · IC 2 865 \| 865 · B 2 2101 \| 2101 · B 4 4091 \| 4091	8:04 AM Basel SBB	3h12	11:16 AM Lugano, Piazza Manzoni	3 transfers
IC 3 563 \| 563 · EC 15 \| 15 · B 2 2109 \| 2109	8:33 AM Basel SBB	3h10	11:43 AM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IC 3 563 \| 563 · EC 15 \| 15 · B 2 2109 \| 2109 · B 4 4099 \| 4099	8:33 AM Basel SBB	3h14	11:47 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IC 3 563 \| 563 · EC 15 \| 15	8:33 AM Basel SBB	2h55	11:28 AM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IC 3 563 \| 563 · EC 15 \| 15 · B 4 4098 \| 4098	8:33 AM Basel SBB	3h19	11:52 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IC 3 563 \| 563 · EC 15 \| 15 · B 2 2109 \| 2109 · B 4 4099 \| 4099	8:33 AM Basel SBB	3h13	11:46 AM Lugano, Piazza Manzoni	3 transfers
IC 21 667 \| 667 · B 2 2117 \| 2117 · B 4 4107 \| 4107	9:04 AM Basel SBB	3h12	12:16 PM Lugano, Piazza Manzoni	2 transfers
IC 21 667 \| 667 · B 2 2117 \| 2117	9:04 AM Basel SBB	3h09	12:13 PM Lugano, Centro	1 transfer
IC 21 667 \| 667	9:04 AM Basel SBB	2h54	11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione	0 transfersDirect
IC 21 667 \| 667 · B 4 4106 \| 4106	9:04 AM Basel SBB	3h18	12:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	1 transfer
IC 21 667 \| 667 · B 2 2117 \| 2117 · B 4 4107 \| 4107	9:04 AM Basel SBB	3h13	12:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IC 3 553 \| 553 · EC 33 \| 33 · B 2 2125 \| 2125	9:33 AM Basel SBB	3h10	12:43 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IC 3 553 \| 553 · EC 33 \| 33 · B 2 2125 \| 2125 · B 4 4115 \| 4115	9:33 AM Basel SBB	3h13	12:46 PM Lugano, Piazza Manzoni	3 transfers
IC 3 553 \| 553 · EC 33 \| 33 · B 4 4114 \| 4114	9:33 AM Basel SBB	3h19	12:52 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IC 3 553 \| 553 · EC 33 \| 33 · B 2 2125 \| 2125 · B 4 4115 \| 4115	9:33 AM Basel SBB	3h14	12:47 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IC 3 553 \| 553 · EC 33 \| 33	9:33 AM Basel SBB	2h55	12:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
IR 26 2319 \| 2319 · IC 2 869 \| 869 · B 2 2133 \| 2133	10:04 AM Basel SBB	3h09	1:13 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
IR 26 2319 \| 2319 · IC 2 869 \| 869 · B 2 2133 \| 2133 · B 4 4123 \| 4123	10:04 AM Basel SBB	3h12	1:16 PM Lugano, Piazza Manzoni	3 transfers
IR 26 2319 \| 2319 · IC 2 869 \| 869 · B 2 2133 \| 2133 · B 4 4123 \| 4123	10:04 AM Basel SBB	3h13	1:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
IR 26 2319 \| 2319 · IC 2 869 \| 869 · B 4 4122 \| 4122	10:04 AM Basel SBB	3h18	1:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
IR 26 2319 \| 2319 · IC 2 869 \| 869	10:04 AM Basel SBB	2h54	12:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
TGV 9203 \| 9203 · EC 19 \| 19	10:33 AM Basel SBB	2h55	1:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 transfer
TGV 9203 \| 9203 · EC 19 \| 19 · B 2 2141 \| 2141 · B 4 4131 \| 4131	10:33 AM Basel SBB	3h13	1:46 PM Lugano, Piazza Manzoni	3 transfers
TGV 9203 \| 9203 · EC 19 \| 19 · B 4 4130 \| 4130	10:33 AM Basel SBB	3h19	1:52 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 transfers
TGV 9203 \| 9203 · EC 19 \| 19 · B 2 2141 \| 2141	10:33 AM Basel SBB	3h10	1:43 PM Lugano, Centro	2 transfers
TGV 9203 \| 9203 · EC 19 \| 19 · B 2 2141 \| 2141 · B 4 4131 \| 4131	10:33 AM Basel SBB	3h14	1:47 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 transfers
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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

2h 48m

Cheapest SBB Price

€48

SBB frequency

6 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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Basel and Lugano

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

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

FAQs: Trains from Basel to Lugano

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Lugano 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 Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Basel to Lugano can start from as little as €48 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Basel to Lugano is €91; 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 Lugano is 2h 48m to travel the 202 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 Lugano leaves at 12:37 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Basel to Lugano leaves at 11:05 PM.

Yes,there are 1 direct trains a day from Basel to Lugano with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Basel to Lugano. You can choose between SBB. SBB trains take around 2h 48m

Yes, you can take a night train from Basel to Lugano with SBB. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

A trip to Lugano from Basel is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 48m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Lugano including taking a bus, train, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Basel to Lugano

Most Basel to Lugano trains use the Basel SBB to Lugano, Stazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Lugano 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 Lugano

Which Basel station do trains to Lugano leave from?

Trains from Basel to Lugano 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.

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