The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Sursee
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
25
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 $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 25 trains that leave Basel for Sursee on Fri, Jun 19, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 58 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.
IC 61 615 | 615 · RE 24 4717 | 47179:22 AM1h08Basel SBB10:30 AMSursee station$251One-way1 transfer
IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 24 4727 | 47272:22 PM1h08Basel SBB3:30 PMSursee station$251One-way1 transfer
IC 61 623 | 623 · RE 24 4725 | 47251:22 PM1h08Basel SBB2:30 PMSursee station$251One-way1 transfer
IR 27 2465 | 24659:13 AM0h58Basel SBB10:11 AMSursee station$251One-way0 transfers
IR 27 2469 | 246911:13 AM0h58Basel SBB12:11 PMSursee station$251One-way0 transfers
IR 27 2463 | 24638:13 AM0h58Basel SBB9:11 AMSursee station$261One-way0 transfers
IR 27 2465 | 24659:13 AM0h58Basel SBB10:11 AMSursee station$251One-way0 transfers
IR 27 2477 | 24773:13 PM0h58Basel SBB4:11 PMSursee station$271One-way0 transfers
IR 27 2469 | 246911:13 AM0h58Basel SBB12:11 PMSursee station$251One-way0 transfers
IR 27 2473 | 24731:13 PM0h58Basel SBB2:11 PMSursee station$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Basel to Sursee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Sursee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Sursee take longer:
Train takes on average 58m.
The journey is about 1m faster (58m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $70 (€57)). 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 Sursee train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Sursee trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 27 2459 | 2459 | 6:13 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 7:11 AM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 30061 | 30061 · RE 24 4711 | 4711 | 6:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 7:30 AM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 959 | 959 · S 29 8924 | 8924 | 6:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 8:08 AM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2461 | 2461 | 7:13 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 8:11 AM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 611 | 611 · RE 24 4713 | 4713 | 7:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 8:30 AM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 271 | 271 · S 29 8928 | 8928 | 7:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 9:08 AM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2463 | 2463 | 8:13 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 9:11 AM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 24 4715 | 4715 | 8:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 9:30 AM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 963 | 963 · S 29 8932 | 8932 | 8:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 10:08 AM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2465 | 2465 | 9:13 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 10:11 AM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 615 | 615 · RE 24 4717 | 4717 | 9:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 10:30 AM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · S 29 8936 | 8936 | 9:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 11:08 AM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2467 | 2467 | 10:13 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 11:11 AM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 24 4719 | 4719 | 10:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 11:30 AM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 101 | 101 · S 29 8940 | 8940 | 10:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 12:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2469 | 2469 | 11:13 AM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 12:11 PM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 619 | 619 · RE 24 4721 | 4721 | 11:22 AM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 12:30 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 969 | 969 · S 29 8944 | 8944 | 11:53 AM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 1:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2471 | 2471 | 12:13 PM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 1:11 PM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 30065 | 30065 · RE 24 4723 | 4723 | 12:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 1:30 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 971 | 971 · S 29 8948 | 8948 | 12:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 2:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2473 | 2473 | 1:13 PM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 2:11 PM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 623 | 623 · RE 24 4725 | 4725 | 1:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 2:30 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279 | 279 · S 29 8952 | 8952 | 1:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 3:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2475 | 2475 | 2:13 PM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 3:11 PM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 625 | 625 · RE 24 4727 | 4727 | 2:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 3:30 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 975 | 975 · S 29 8956 | 8956 | 2:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 4:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2477 | 2477 | 3:13 PM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 4:11 PM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 627 | 627 · RE 24 4729 | 4729 | 3:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 4:30 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 977 | 977 · S 29 8960 | 8960 | 3:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 5:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2479 | 2479 | 4:13 PM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 5:11 PM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 629 | 629 · RE 24 4731 | 4731 | 4:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 5:30 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 | 107 · S 29 8964 | 8964 | 4:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 6:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2481 | 2481 | 5:13 PM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 6:11 PM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 30467 | 30467 · RE 24 4733 | 4733 | 5:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 6:30 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 981 | 981 · S 29 8968 | 8968 | 5:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 7:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2483 | 2483 | 6:13 PM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 7:11 PM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 633 | 633 · RE 24 4735 | 4735 | 6:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 7:30 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 983 | 983 · S 29 8972 | 8972 | 6:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 8:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2485 | 2485 | 7:13 PM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 8:11 PM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 635 | 635 · RE 24 4737 | 4737 | 7:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 8:30 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 | 375 · S 29 8976 | 8976 | 7:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 9:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IR 27 2487 | 2487 | 8:13 PM Basel SBB | 0h58 | 9:11 PM Sursee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 637 | 637 · RE 24 4739 | 4739 | 8:22 PM Basel SBB | 1h08 | 9:30 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 987 | 987 · S 29 8980 | 8980 | 8:53 PM Basel SBB | 1h15 | 10:08 PM Sursee station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Sursee
Trains from Basel to Sursee run on average 10 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) 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 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
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 $23 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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
Most Basel to Sursee trains use the Basel SBB to Sursee station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Sursee train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Basel station do trains to Sursee leave from?
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, Brausebad from Basel city centre
Which Sursee station do trains from Basel arrive at?
Getting to Sursee from Sursee city centre
Sursee train station facilities and services
Sursee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: BLOOM Coffee Store, Restaurant Sursee
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sursee. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Sursee. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sursee: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sursee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sursee: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sursee, Hotel Central Sursee, Hotel Bellevue am See.
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