What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lucca?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lucca is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lucca?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lucca is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lucca?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lucca via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lucca?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lucca via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Basel to Lucca?

The distance between Basel and Lucca is 710 km. The road distance is 615.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lucca without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lucca without a car is to train via Florence which takes 9h 46m and costs €75 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lucca?

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Basel to Lucca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lucca bus from?

Basel to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lucca train from?

Basel to Lucca train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lucca?

The best way to get from Basel to Lucca is to train via Florence which takes 9h 46m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Lucca bus arrive?

Basel to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Lucca train arrive?

Basel to Lucca train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lucca?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lucca is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Basel to Lucca.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lucca?

Book your Basel to Lucca train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Lucca?

Book your Basel to Lucca bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucca?

There are 4865+ hotels available in Lucca.

Basel to Lucca - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Lucca by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Florence
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to LuccaRe
9h 46m
€78–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lucca443 / ...
11h 40m
€57–79
Drive 615.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lucca615.2 km
6h 22m
€106–152
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)BSL - FLR
2. Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni P2 to Carducci 4
7h 35m
€101–239
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to ViareggioIc
10h 32m
€62–231
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to P.Za D'Azeglio
13h 48m
€57–106
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni P2 to Carducci 4
6h 40m
€102–305
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)BSL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lucca
9h 1m
€87–302
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lucca
7h 31m
€118–358

Basel to Lucca by train

84Weekly Trains

9h 46mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.1 km
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lucca, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lucca via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Lucca via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 11h 40m.

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