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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Basel takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 54m
Duration
252 km
Distance
CHF 70
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Lugano to Basel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lugano and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 58m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 252.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Two other operators also service this route.

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