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4.6Travel Information between Basel and Lucerne
 Distance | 79 km |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €10 - €12 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €10 • 1 h 15 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • €12 • 1 h 2 min |
 Popular travel companies | Gruppo Di Maio or SBB |
Take a train or coach to travel 79 km from Basel to Lucerne. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Gruppo Di Maio or SBB among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Basel to Lucerne.
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How to get from Basel to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 21 667 | 667Cheapest
IC 61 615 | 615 · RE 24 4717 | 4717Fastest
IC 21 667 | 667Other options
IR 26 2319 | 2319IR 27 2465 | 2465IR 27 2463 | 2463Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Lucerne
Travel to Lucerne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Lucerne.
There are 2 options to travel from Basel to Lucerne including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lucerne is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €10 compared to other travel options to Lucerne:
A coach is €2 less than a train with an average ticket price of €12 from Basel to Lucerne.
The fastest way to get to Lucerne from Basel is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 2 min.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Getting to Lucerne by coach takes 1 h 15 min on average.
The distance between Basel and Lucerne is around 79 km.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Lucerne is:
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Lucerne as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Basel to Lucerne:
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Lucerne.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basel to Lucerne:
- You can take a coach from Basel to Lucerne with Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €10 with Gruppo Di Maio from Basel to Lucerne.
- You can take a train from Basel to Lucerne with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Südostbahn. Cheap tickets can be found for €12 with SBB from Basel to Lucerne.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct coaches per day with Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo or FlixBus.
- Direct train available with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Südostbahn 4 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lucerne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lucerne from Basel.
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