The train between Lake Lucerne and Basel takes 1h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Lucerne to Basel. 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 every 4 hours between Lake Lucerne and Basel. The earliest departure is at 10:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Lucerne is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:59 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 Lake Lucerne station and arriving at Basel station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Lake Lucerne to Basel train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lake Lucerne to Basel train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Basel SBB station.
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The distance between Lake Lucerne and Basel is 86.7 km. The road distance is 92 km.
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Luzern to Basel SBB 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 30–45 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Two other operators also service this route.