The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Lungern
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Lungern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Lungern will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 3 trains that leave Basel for Lungern every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
Basel to Lungern train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lungern trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:16 Basel | 2h34 | 08:50 Lungern | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:16 Basel | 2h34 | 09:50 Lungern | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:28 Basel | 2h22 | 09:50 Lungern | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Lungern
Trains from Basel to Lungern run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 05:19 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Basel to Lungern trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Basel and Lungern from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basel to Lungern train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Lungern by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lungern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Lungern
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Parking is available near the station, accessible 24/7.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- Vanamali's BnB
- Hotel Kaiserstuhl
- Hotel Bahnhof
- 240 places, covered
- Free
- The station is a small regional stop with basic facilities, including two platforms for regional train services.
- Train: Regional trains to Lucerne and Interlaken
- Bus: Local bus services available
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