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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Basel

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£66

Average price

£95

Fastest journey

2 h 58 m

Average duration

3 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

202 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lugano to Basel will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.

Fast trains

To travel from Lugano to Basel you need to make at least one change.

EC 10 | 10 · IC 3 564 | 564

08:302h58

Lugano, Stazione

11:28Basel SBB

£661One-way

1 change

IC 21 672 | 672 · IC 6 968 | 968

10:022h59

Lugano, Stazione

13:01Basel SBB

£1031One-way

1 change

EC 12 | 12 · TGV 9218 | 9218

09:302h58

Lugano, Stazione

12:28Basel SBB

£1031One-way

1 change

IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 37 2264 | 2264

09:023h12

Lugano, Stazione

12:14Basel SBB

£1031One-way

1 change

IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 · ICE 278 | 278

09:022h59

Lugano, Stazione

12:01Basel SBB

£1031One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Lugano to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£79 Average Price	£41 Average Price Cheapest
3h 30m average duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 5m average duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Lugano to Basel train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 15 June

Last updated at 11:26

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
EC 10 \| 10 · IC 3 564 \| 564	06:30 Lugano, Stazione	2h58	09:28 Basel SBB	1 change
IC 2 870 \| 870 · IR 37 2264 \| 2264	07:02 Lugano, Stazione	3h12	10:14 Basel SBB	1 change
IC 2 870 \| 870 · IR 26 2316 \| 2316 · ICE 278 \| 278	07:02 Lugano, Stazione	2h59	10:01 Basel SBB	2 changes
EC 12 \| 12 · TGV 9218 \| 9218	07:30 Lugano, Stazione	2h58	10:28 Basel SBB	1 change
IC 21 672 \| 672 · IC 6 968 \| 968	08:02 Lugano, Stazione	2h59	11:01 Basel SBB	1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lugano to Basel?

The best time to book your train from Lugano to Basel is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lugano to Basel route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lugano to Basel per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Lugano to Basel.

Trains

from £49

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lugano to Basel

Switzerland

Trains from Lugano to Basel run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £27

Distance

202 km

Average train duration

3h 0m

Cheapest ticket price

£36

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 54m

First train

00:11

Last train

23:06

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £27

Train providers: SBB trains Lugano to Basel

For as little as £45 you can travel by train to Basel from Lugano with SBB. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains to Basel from Lugano. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

SBB from Lugano to Basel train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: £45

FAQs: Lugano to Basel train

FAQs: Travel by train from Lugano to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lugano to Basel.

Cheap train tickets from Lugano to Basel can start from as little as £45 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lugano to Basel is £73; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Lugano to Basel is 2 h 54 min to travel the 125 mile long route, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lugano to Basel leaves at 00: 11. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lugano to Basel leaves at 23: 06.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Lugano to Basel with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the trip from Lugano to Basel you can take a train with SBB. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Basel from Lugano on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 06.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Lugano, which is located around 0.2 miles (356 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Basel from Lugano is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Lugano to Basel by train is July.

You have options as you can travel to Basel from Lugano 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Basel

Lugano

Basel

The major train station for departures in Lugano is Lugano, Stazione. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lugano, Stazione for your trip from Lugano to Basel.

Lugano, Stazione Accessibility