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 €40 - €70 and takes 10h.

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 SBB and arriving at AISONE - Furan via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and CUNEO - Piazzale Libertà / Stazione FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

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 10h and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 10h 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Lucerne bus arrive?

Basel to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 623+ 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 / ...
10h
€43–70
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 38m
€68–212
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 16m
€47–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cuneobus 416
11h 35m
€44–72
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 50m
€83–315
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 41m
€144–379

Basel to Lucerne by bus, tram, and train

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10hAverage Duration

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Distance: 532.8 km
Duration: 10h

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to AISONE - Furan via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Cuneo, and CUNEO - Piazzale Libertà / Stazione FS in around 11h 35m.

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