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Basel (Station) to Lucerne Station trains

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The average train between Basel (Station) and Lucerne Station takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel (Station) to Lucerne Station. 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 22m
Duration
97 km
Distance
CHF 41
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Basel (Station) to Lucerne Station train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel (Station) and Lucerne Station. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel (Station) is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Lucerne Station at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel St. Johann and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 50m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 20m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 20m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 50m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 20m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 20m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 50m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 20m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 20m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 50m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 20m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 20m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 50m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 20m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 20m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel (Station) to Lucerne Station? 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.

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  • Distance: 97.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Basel (Station), Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland and Lucerne Station, 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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