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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Basel is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aisone - Furan - Ritorno and arriving at Basel SBB via Cuneo and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cuneo and arriving at Basel Sbb via Torino Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Basel?

The distance between Lucerne and Basel is 622 km. The road distance is 527.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Lucerne to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Basel train from?

Lucerne to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Cuneo station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Basel?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Basel is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Lucerne to Basel bus arrive?

Lucerne to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lucerne to Basel train arrive?

Lucerne to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Nuova station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Basel is 527 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Lucerne to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1330+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne to Basel by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
9h 1m
CHF 98–175
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Porta Nuovatrain 3224 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin Stura to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N474
11h 26m
CHF 49–82
Drive 527.1 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Baselcar 527.1 km
6h 27m
CHF 88–127
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Borgo S. Dalmazzo to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
9h 28m
CHF 72–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cuneo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 416
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N524 / ...
11h 29m
CHF 50–79
Train, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Borgo S. Dalmazzo to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
10h 11m
CHF 82–288
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Borgo S. Dalmazzo to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
10h 52m
CHF 139–333

Lucerne to Basel by bus and train

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Map of how to get from Lucerne to Basel.

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Distance: 622.3 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Aisone - Furan - Ritorno to Basel Sbb via Cuneo Corso Monviso - Ospedale - Ritorno, Cuneo, Torino Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aisone - Furan - Ritorno to Basel SBB via Cuneo Corso Monviso - Ospedale - Ritorno, Cuneo, and Milan in around 11h 29m.

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