What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lucerne is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lucerne is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at AISONE - Furan via famagosta m2, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and CUNEO - Piazzale Libertà / Stazione FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Lucerne?

The distance between Basel and Lucerne is 533 km. The road distance is 531.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lucerne without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 57m and costs €45 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Basel to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lucerne bus from?

Basel to Lucerne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Basel station.

Where does the Basel to Lucerne bus arrive?

Basel to Lucerne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lucerne is 532 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Basel to Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 640+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Basel to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Lucerne by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Turinbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain 3211 / ...
9h 57m
€46–75
Drive 531.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lucernecar 531.6 km
6h 27m
€93–134
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Borgo S. Dalmazzotrain
10h 31m
€74–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cuneobus 416
10h 14m
Bus, train via Turin
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Turin Sturabus FlixBus N474
2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Cuneotrain 3211 / ...
11h 14m
€51–85
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Borgo S. Dalmazzotrain
10h 44m
€95–275
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Borgo S. Dalmazzotrain
11h 35m
€146–377

Basel to Lucerne by bus and train

14Weekly Services

9h 57mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Lucerne.

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Distance: 532.7 km
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lucerne, Italy?

You can take a bus from Basel to AISONE - Furan via Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, lotto m1 m5, Lotto Fieramilanocity, Lampugnano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Cuneo, and CUNEO - Piazzale Libertà / Stazione FS in around 10h 14m.

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