The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Basel
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Basel will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 56 trains that leave Lucerne for Basel every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
IR 27 2486 | 248620:301h16Lucerne station21:46Basel SBB£191One-way0 changes
IR 26 2336 | 2336 · IC 61 10336 | 1033620:541h10Lucerne station22:04Basel SBB£191One-way1 change
IR 27 2484 | 248419:301h16Lucerne station20:46Basel SBB£201One-way0 changes
RE 24 4734 | 4734 · IC 61 632 | 63219:051h28Lucerne station20:33Basel SBB£211One-way1 change
RE 24 4726 | 4726 · ICE 70 | 7015:051h28Lucerne station16:33Basel SBB£211One-way1 change
RE 26 30304 | 303044:541h01Lucerne station5:55Basel SBB£401One-way0 changes
IR 26 2308 | 2308 · ICE 374 | 3746:541h10Lucerne station8:04Basel SBB£271One-way1 change
IC 21 664 | 664 · IC 61 10960 | 109607:541h10Lucerne station9:04Basel SBB£251One-way1 change
EC 178 | 178 · IC 61 972 | 97213:541h10Lucerne station15:04Basel SBB£281One-way1 change
IC 21 680 | 680 · IC 61 976 | 97615:541h10Lucerne station17:04Basel SBB£321One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lucerne to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 79 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£29 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lucerne to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Basel trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 26 30304 | 30304 | 4:54 Lucerne station | 1h01 | 5:55 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 27 2456 | 2456 | 5:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 6:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2306 | 2306 · IC 61 956 | 956 | 5:54 Lucerne station | 1h11 | 7:05 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4708 | 4708 · IC 6 606 | 606 | 6:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 7:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2458 | 2458 | 6:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 7:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2308 | 2308 · ICE 374 | 374 | 6:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 8:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4710 | 4710 · IC 61 608 | 608 | 7:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 8:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2460 | 2460 | 7:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 8:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 664 | 664 · IC 61 10960 | 10960 | 7:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 9:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4712 | 4712 · IC 6 610 | 610 | 8:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 9:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 | 8:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 9:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2312 | 2312 · ICE 372 | 372 | 8:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 10:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 612 | 612 | 9:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 10:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2464 | 2464 | 9:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 10:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 668 | 668 · IC 61 964 | 964 | 9:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 11:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4716 | 4716 · EC 60 | 60 | 10:05 Lucerne station | 1h27 | 11:32 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 | 10:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 11:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2316 | 2316 · IC 61 10966 | 10966 | 10:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 12:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4718 | 4718 · IC 61 616 | 616 | 11:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 12:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2468 | 2468 | 11:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 12:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 672 | 672 · IC 61 31106 | 31106 | 11:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 13:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4720 | 4720 · ICE 278 | 278 | 12:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 13:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2470 | 2470 | 12:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 13:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2320 | 2320 · IC 61 10970 | 10970 | 12:54 Lucerne station | 1h11 | 14:05 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4722 | 4722 · IC 61 620 | 620 | 13:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 14:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2472 | 2472 | 13:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 14:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 178 | 178 · IC 61 972 | 972 | 13:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 15:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4724 | 4724 · IC 6 622 | 622 | 14:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 15:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2474 | 2474 | 14:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 15:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2125 | 2125 · TGV 30326 | 30326 | 14:35 Lucerne station | 1h52 | 16:27 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 26 2324 | 2324 · IC 61 10276 | 10276 | 14:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 16:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4726 | 4726 · ICE 70 | 70 | 15:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 16:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2476 | 2476 | 15:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 16:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 680 | 680 · IC 61 976 | 976 | 15:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 17:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4728 | 4728 · IC 6 626 | 626 | 16:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 17:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2478 | 2478 | 16:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 17:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2581 | 2581 · IC 3 578 | 578 | 16:35 Lucerne station | 1h52 | 18:27 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 26 2328 | 2328 · IC 61 10978 | 10978 | 16:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 18:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4730 | 4730 · IC 61 628 | 628 | 17:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 18:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2480 | 2480 | 17:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 18:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 684 | 684 · IC 61 31100 | 31100 | 17:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 19:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4732 | 4732 · EC 64 | 64 | 18:05 Lucerne station | 1h27 | 19:32 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2482 | 2482 | 18:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 19:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2332 | 2332 · IC 61 10982 | 10982 | 18:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 20:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4734 | 4734 · IC 61 632 | 632 | 19:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 20:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2484 | 2484 | 19:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 20:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 688 | 688 · IC 61 984 | 984 | 19:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 21:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4736 | 4736 · IC 6 634 | 634 | 20:05 Lucerne station | 1h28 | 21:33 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2486 | 2486 | 20:30 Lucerne station | 1h16 | 21:46 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2336 | 2336 · S 3 17382 | 17382 | 20:54 Lucerne station | 1h32 | 22:26 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 26 2336 | 2336 · IC 61 10336 | 10336 | 20:54 Lucerne station | 1h10 | 22:04 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4738 | 4738 · S 3 17384 | 17384 | 21:05 Lucerne station | 1h51 | 22:56 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4738 | 4738 · EC 66 | 66 | 21:05 Lucerne station | 1h32 | 22:37 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 70 2640 | 2640 · IC 60402 | 60402 | 21:09 Lucerne station | 1h49 | 22:58 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 70 2640 | 2640 · NJ 402 | 402 | 21:09 Lucerne station | 1h49 | 22:58 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Basel
Trains from Lucerne to Basel run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Lucerne to Basel trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Lucerne and Basel from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lucerne to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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