How to get from Luzern to Basel
- 79 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 06m
- 35 train departures a day with SBB
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Luzern to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 06m 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.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
79 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 06mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Reading date not recorded | 2h 18m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 06m · directSee Train details
- Bus€24Reading date not recorded2h 18m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Luzern to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Luzern → Baseltrain
SBB·1h 06m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Luzern to Basel
SBB runs 35 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:54 and the last at 23:54.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
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| SBBtrain | 35 | 04:54 | 23:54 |
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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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SBB, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Luzern to Basel works
Start with a SBB train from Luzern to Basel, about 1h 6m. In total it's roughly €26 over 1h 6m, direct, no transfers.
Luzern to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Luzern to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 1h 06m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Luzern to Basel?
The first train with SBB leaves at 04:54 and the last at 23:54, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Luzern to Basel?
35 a day with SBB, between 04:54 and 23:54.
How far is Basel from Luzern?
About 79 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Luzern to Basel 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 Luzern to Basel?
On this route you travel with SBB, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Luzern to Basel?
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.
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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: 25 Sep 2026