How to travel from Lübeck to Basel

Travel between Lübeck, Germany and Basel, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Can travelers from Germany enter Switzerland?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Basel from Lübeck?

Conditions of entry into Switzerland:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Basel, Switzerland?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 5/9/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Basel from Lübeck.

The current restriction level for returning to Lübeck, Germany from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Lübeck, Germany from Basel, Switzerland?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Lübeck from Basel?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

Which rules do I need to follow in Lübeck, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/18/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Lübeck from Basel here.

There are 3 travel options from Lübeck to Basel: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Lübeck to Basel is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $69 (€62) compared to other travel options to Basel:

Taking a bus is usually $25 (€22) less than taking a flight to Basel, which costs on average $94 (€84) for the same trip.

Taking a bus is about $54 (€49) less than taking a train, which costs on average $124 (€111) for this trip.

The fastest way to get to Basel from Lübeck is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Basel can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 20 h 35 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 7 h 41 min   on average.

The distance is approximately 455 miles (734 km) from Lübeck to Basel.

The average frequency per day from Lübeck to Basel is:

• 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Lübeck to Basel as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lübeck to Basel:

• Most travelers board their bus from Lübeck, Wallstraße / Holstentorplatz and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
• Most travelers take a flight from Hamburg Airport to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Most travelers take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Basel SBB.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lübeck to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Basel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Lübeck to Basel tickets on Omio for $69 (€62).
• EasyJet can take you to Basel by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Lübeck to Basel for $94 (€84).
• Deutsche Bahn with connection can take you to Basel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn with connection from Lübeck to Basel for $124 (€111).

When planning your trip from Lübeck to Basel, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $69 (€62) one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing $94 (€84) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $124 (€111) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Lübeck to Basel online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.