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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lucca is to bus via P.Za D'Azeglio Nord which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 47m.

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 24m 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 Verdi 3 via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and P.Za D'Azeglio Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

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 13m.

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 13m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m 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 13m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via P.Za D'Azeglio Nord, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Basel to Lucca bus arrive?

Basel to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 24m to drive from Basel to Lucca.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucca?

There are 4865+ hotels available in Lucca.

Basel to Lucca - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Lucca by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain Re
9h 13m
€74–248
Bus via P.Za D'Azeglio Nord
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to P.Za D'Azegliobus
11h 47m
€44–90
Drive 615.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Luccacar 615.2 km
6h 24m
€107–154
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
2. Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni P2 to Carducci 4bus
7h 35m
€106–269
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Viareggiotrain Ic
10h 32m
€62–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luccabus 544
14h 3m
€54–114
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the bus from Firenze T2 Guidoni P2 to Carducci 4bus
6h 40m
€108–305
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BSL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain
9h 11m
€107–289
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain
7h 32m
€129–325
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain
9h 33m
€135–366

Basel to Lucca by train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 709.8 km
Duration: 9h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Verdi 3 via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, P.Za D'Azeglio, and P.Za D'Azeglio Nord in around 11h 47m.

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