There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Lugano Station by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
2h 54mCHF 18–270Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Basel to Lugano263.2 km
3h 30mCHF 13Bus
- Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 21mCHF 27–45Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
5h 8mCHF 80–151Drive 262 km
- Drive from Basel to Lugano Stationcar 262 km
2h 47mCHF 43–62
Basel to Lugano Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lugano Station is to rideshare which costs SFr 13 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Lugano Station is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lugano Station. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Basel and Lugano Station is 252 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Lugano Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 270.
The train from Basel SBB to Lugano takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Basel to Lugano Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.
Basel to Lugano Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Lugano Station is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lugano Station, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 85–270 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 24–45 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–270
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–24
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Basel to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Basel to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Lugano Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.
Basel to Lugano Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lugano Station is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Basel to Lugano Station.
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There are 6108+ hotels available in Lugano Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Lugano Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.