The train between Basel and Lake Lucerne takes 1h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lake 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 4:04 PM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 5:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Basel to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Basel and Lake Lucerne is 86.7 km. The road distance is 92 km.
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Basel SBB to Luzern every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 30–45 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 5 times a week.