The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Basel
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 777
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 1,093
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 1 h 1 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 1 h 1 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 70
- 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 ฿ 1,093 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only ฿ 777.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 70 trains from Lucerne to Basel, including 35 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 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 1 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 26 2304 | 23044:54 AM 1h01 Lucerne station 5:55 AM Basel SBB ฿ 777 1 One-way 0 changes
IR 27 2456 | 24565:30 AM 1h14 Lucerne station 6:44 AM Basel SBB ฿ 820 1 One-way 0 changes
IR 26 2306 | 23065:54 AM 1h01 Lucerne station 6:55 AM Basel SBB ฿ 846 1 One-way 0 changes
RE 24 4734 | 4734 · IC 61 632 | 6327:05 PM 1h24 Lucerne station 8:29 PM Basel SBB ฿ 890 1 One-way 1 change
RE 24 4718 | 4718 · IC 61 616 | 61611:05 AM 1h24 Lucerne station 12:29 PM Basel SBB ฿ 890 1 One-way 1 change
IR 26 2320 | 232012:54 PM 1h01 Lucerne station 1:55 PM Basel SBB ฿ 967 1 One-way 0 changes
EC 178 | 1781:54 PM 1h01 Lucerne station 2:55 PM Basel SBB ฿ 1,166 1 One-way 0 changes
IR 26 2324 | 23242:54 PM 1h01 Lucerne station 3:55 PM Basel SBB ฿ 967 1 One-way 0 changes
IC 21 680 | 6803:54 PM 1h01 Lucerne station 4:55 PM Basel SBB ฿ 958 1 One-way 0 changes
IR 26 2328 | 23284:54 PM 1h01 Lucerne station 5:55 PM Basel SBB ฿ 967 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne to Basel
Trains from Lucerne to Basel run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at ฿ 634 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 59m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price ฿ 634 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Live departures
Lucerne to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Basel trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 26 2304 | 2304 | 4:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 5:55 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 27 2456 | 2456 | 5:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 6:44 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2306 | 2306 | 5:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 6:55 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4708 | 4708 · IC 6 606 | 606 | 6:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 7:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2458 | 2458 | 6:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 7:44 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 26 2308 | 2308 | 6:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 7:55 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4710 | 4710 · ICE 74 | 74 | 7:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 8:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2460 | 2460 | 7:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 8:44 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 664 | 664 | 7:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 8:55 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 664 | 664 · IC 61 10960 | 10960 | 7:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h06 | 9:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4712 | 4712 · IC 6 610 | 610 | 8:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 9:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2462 | 2462 | 8:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 9:44 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2571 | 2571 · S 26 8634 | 8634 · IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 8:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h41 | 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2571 | 2571 · TGV 9210 | 9210 | 8:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h51 | 10:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 26 2312 | 2312 | 8:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 9:55 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4714 | 4714 · IC 61 612 | 612 | 9:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 10:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2464 | 2464 | 9:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 10:44 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 668 | 668 · IC 61 964 | 964 | 9:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h06 | 11:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 21 668 | 668 | 9:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 10:55 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4716 | 4716 · EC 60 | 60 | 10:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 11:29 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2466 | 2466 | 10:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 11:44 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2117 | 2117 · S 26 8642 | 8642 · IR 37 2264 | 2264 | 10:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h41 | 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2117 | 2117 · TGV 9218 | 9218 | 10:35 AM Lucerne station | 1h51 | 12:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 10:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 11:55 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4718 | 4718 · IC 61 616 | 616 | 11:05 AM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 12:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2468 | 2468 | 11:30 AM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 12:44 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 672 | 672 | 11:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 12:55 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 672 | 672 · IC 61 10106 | 10106 | 11:54 AM Lucerne station | 1h06 | 1:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4720 | 4720 · ICE 278 | 278 | 12:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 1:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2470 | 2470 | 12:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 1:44 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2121 | 2121 · S 26 8650 | 8650 · IR 37 2268 | 2268 | 12:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h41 | 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2121 | 2121 · TGV 9222 | 9222 | 12:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h51 | 2:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 12:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 1:55 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4722 | 4722 · IC 61 620 | 620 | 1:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 2:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2472 | 2472 | 1:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 2:44 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2123 | 2123 · S 26 8654 | 8654 · IR 37 2270 | 2270 | 1:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h41 | 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
EC 178 | 178 | 1:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 2:55 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4724 | 4724 · IC 6 622 | 622 | 2:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 3:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2474 | 2474 | 2:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 3:44 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2125 | 2125 · S 26 8658 | 8658 · IR 37 2272 | 2272 | 2:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h41 | 4:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2125 | 2125 · TGV 9226 | 9226 | 2:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h51 | 4:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 26 2324 | 2324 | 2:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 3:55 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4726 | 4726 · ICE 70 | 70 | 3:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 4:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2476 | 2476 | 3:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 4:44 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 680 | 680 · IC 61 976 | 976 | 3:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h06 | 5:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 21 680 | 680 | 3:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 4:55 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4728 | 4728 · IC 6 626 | 626 | 4:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 5:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2478 | 2478 | 4:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 5:44 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2581 | 2581 · S 26 8666 | 8666 · IR 37 2276 | 2276 | 4:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h41 | 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2581 | 2581 · IC 3 578 | 578 | 4:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h51 | 6:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 26 2328 | 2328 | 4:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 5:55 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4730 | 4730 · IC 61 628 | 628 | 5:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 6:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2480 | 2480 | 5:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 6:44 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 684 | 684 | 5:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 6:55 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 684 | 684 · IC 61 30100 | 30100 | 5:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h06 | 7:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4732 | 4732 · EC 64 | 64 | 6:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 7:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2482 | 2482 | 6:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 7:44 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2133 | 2133 · S 26 8674 | 8674 · IR 37 2280 | 2280 | 6:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h41 | 8:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2133 | 2133 · IC 3 582 | 582 | 6:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h51 | 8:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 26 2332 | 2332 | 6:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 7:55 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 24 4734 | 4734 · IC 61 632 | 632 | 7:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 8:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2484 | 2484 | 7:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 8:44 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 688 | 688 | 7:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h01 | 8:55 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 21 688 | 688 · IC 61 984 | 984 | 7:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h06 | 9:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 24 4736 | 4736 · IC 6 634 | 634 | 8:05 PM Lucerne station | 1h24 | 9:29 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 27 2486 | 2486 | 8:30 PM Lucerne station | 1h14 | 9:44 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 75 2587 | 2587 · S 26 8682 | 8682 · IR 37 2284 | 2284 | 8:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h41 | 10:16 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 75 2587 | 2587 · IC 3 1056 | 1056 | 8:35 PM Lucerne station | 1h51 | 10:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 26 2336 | 2336 · IC 61 10336 | 10336 | 8:54 PM Lucerne station | 1h06 | 10:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
S 1 21191 | 21191 · S 3 17314 | 17314 | 12:30 AM Lucerne station | 4h56 | 5:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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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
Most Lucerne to Basel trains use the Luzern Bhf to Basel SBB station pair, with some services arriving at Basel Bad Bhf. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Basel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Lucerne station do trains to Basel leave from?
Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre
Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Which Basel station do trains from Lucerne arrive at?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann train station facilities and services
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
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