The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Sursee
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Sursee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Sursee will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Basel for Sursee on Fri, Mar 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 20 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Fri, Mar 20 the slowest trains will take 55 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 Sursee train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Sursee trains for today, Thursday, March 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:28 AM Basel | 1h02 | 8:30 AM Sursee | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, March 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:16 AM Basel | 0h55 | 8:11 AM Sursee | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Sursee
Trains from Basel to Sursee run on average 11 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Sursee trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Sursee from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Sursee
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Sursee 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 Sursee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Sursee
- 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
- Closed on Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- BLOOM Coffee Store
- Restaurant Sursee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Sursee
- Hotel Central Sursee
- Hotel Bellevue am See
- Located in the main hall
- 32 places, covered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: S-Bahn services
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