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Compare bus and train for Lucerne to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $74 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€31). The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Lucerne to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 26 2304 | 2304
4:54 AM 1h01 Lucerne station 5:55 AM Basel SBB $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 26 2304 | 2304
4:54 AM 1h01 Lucerne station 5:55 AM Basel SBB $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IR 26 2304 | 2304
4:54 AM 1h01 Lucerne station 5:55 AM Basel SBB $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- RE 24 4734 | 4734 · IC 61 632 | 632
7:05 PM 1h24 Lucerne station 8:29 PM Basel SBB $31 1 One-way 1 transfer - RE 24 4718 | 4718 · IC 61 616 | 616
11:05 AM 1h24 Lucerne station 12:29 PM Basel SBB $31 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 26 2324 | 2324
2:54 PM 1h01 Lucerne station 3:55 PM Basel SBB $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Basel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Travel with SBB to go to Basel by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with SBB.
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