The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Lenzburg
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Lenzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Lenzburg will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 1 trains that leave Basel for Lenzburg on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 46 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.
7:43 AM0h46Basel8:29 AMLenzburg$231One-way0 transfers
7:43 AM0h46Basel8:29 AMLenzburg$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Basel to Lenzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Lenzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Lenzburg:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Lenzburg costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Lenzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
The journey is about 6m faster (48m by train vs 54m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $67 (€55)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Basel to Lenzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lenzburg trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:43 AM Basel | 0h46 | 8:29 AM Lenzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Lenzburg
Trains from Basel to Lenzburg run on average 13 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 46m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Basel to Lenzburg trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Basel and Lenzburg from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Südostbahn
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Lenzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Lenzburg 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 Lenzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Lenzburg
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Bahnhofstrasse
- Restaurant Krone
- Restaurant zur Linde
- Outside the main entrance
- CHF 1
- Hotel Krone Lenzburg
- Hotel Lenzburg
- Located in the main hall
- 510 places, partially covered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn services
- Train: S-Bahn S3, S9, S23
- Bus: Several regional lines available
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