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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 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours 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 23m
Duration
96 km
Distance
CHF 43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Basel (Station) to Lucerne Station train times

Trains run hourly between Basel (Station) and Lucerne Station. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel (Station) is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Lucerne Station at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel, Bahnhof St. Johann and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 23m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 23m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 16m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 5m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 25m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 25m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 17m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 25m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 23m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 17m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 25m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 23m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 17m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 25m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 23m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 17m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 25m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 23m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 17m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 25m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSchweizerische Südostbahn AG1h 23m • 1 change
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    Basler Verkehrs-BetriebeSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)1h 23m • 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.

Map of how to get from Basel (Station) to Lucerne Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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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