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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel SBB Station and Lucerne takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel SBB Station to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 3m
Duration
92 km
Distance
CHF 40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Basel SBB Station to Lucerne train times

Trains run hourly between Basel SBB Station and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel SBB Station is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel SBB Station to Lucerne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basel SBB Station to Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 92.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Basel SBB Station, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Luzern every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 28–45 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 4 hours.

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