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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lugano to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€92 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lugano to Basel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lugano to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Basel
Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lugano to Basel.
There are 2 ways to get from Lugano to Basel: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Basel is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Basel:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Lugano to Basel costing on average $35 (€31).
The fastest way from Lugano to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 54 min.
There are alternative travel options to Basel that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 35 min.
The distance is approximately 125 miles (202 km) from Lugano to Basel.
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Basel is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 1 flight per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Basel from Lugano as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Basel:
- Trains mostly depart from Lugano and arrive in Basel SBB.
The following travel companies offer services from Lugano to Basel:
- BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Bartolini Turismo or Gruppo Di Maio can get you to Basel by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Gruppo Di Maio from Lugano to Basel for $27 (€24) on Omio.
- Travel with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Basel by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SBB Lugano to Basel tickets on Omio for $35 (€31).
Yes, there are direct services available from Lugano to Basel with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Bartolini Turismo or Gruppo Di Maio.
- 1 direct train per day with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Lugano and Basel.
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