How to get from Basel to Luzern
- 79 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 07m
- 35 train departures a day with SBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 07m
direct
Train
€26
Cheapest
2h 57m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Luzern. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 07m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 79 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €26, on Mon, Oct 5.
79 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 1h 07mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €26Reading date not recorded | 2h 57m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€22Omio catalogue, Oct 51h 07m · directSee Train details
- Bus€26Reading date not recorded2h 57m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Luzern: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Luzerntrain
SBB·1h 07m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Basel to Luzern
SBB runs 35 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:04 and the last at 22:58.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 35 | 00:04 | 22:58 |
All departures
- 00:04
- 05:02
- 06:04
- 06:16
- 07:04
- 07:16
- 08:04
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- 09:04
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- 10:04
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- 17:04
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- 18:04
- 18:16
- 19:04
- 19:16
- 20:04
- 20:16
- 21:04
- 21:16
- 22:58
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SBB, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Luzern works
Start with a SBB train from Basel to Luzern, about 1h 7m. In total it's roughly €26 over 1h 7m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Luzern: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Luzern?
The most useful route takes about 1h 07m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Basel to Luzern?
The first train with SBB leaves at 00:04 and the last at 22:58, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Basel to Luzern?
35 a day with SBB, between 00:04 and 22:58.
How far is Luzern from Basel?
About 79 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Luzern cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Luzern?
On this route you travel with SBB, FlixBus.
Can you get from Basel to Luzern without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Luzern?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SBB
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026