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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 an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, while a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 79 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Our recommendation
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 21 687 | 687
7:04 PM 1h01 Basel SBB 8:05 PM Lucerne station €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 21 687 | 687
7:04 PM 1h01 Basel SBB 8:05 PM Lucerne station €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 21 687 | 687
7:04 PM 1h01 Basel SBB 8:05 PM Lucerne station €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 61 633 | 633 · RE 24 4735 | 4735
6:30 PM 1h25 Basel SBB 7:55 PM Lucerne station €22 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 61 619 | 619 · RE 24 4721 | 4721
11:30 AM 1h25 Basel SBB 12:55 PM Lucerne station €23 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 26 2347 | 2347
12:04 AM 1h12 Basel SBB 1:16 AM Lucerne station €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Lucerne by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB.
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