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 €45 - €90 and takes 10h 52m.

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 10h 52m.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs €85 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m 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, bus or fly from Basel to Lucca?

The best way to get from Basel to Lucca is to train via Florence which takes 9h 21m and costs €85 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 10h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €800 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Basel to Lucca bus arrive?

Basel to Lucca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 5189+ 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
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 21m
€86–431
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to P.Za D'Azegliobus
10h 52m
€48–86
Drive 615.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Luccacar 615.2 km
6h 24m
€108–156
Fly Basel to Pisa International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane BSL - PSA
6h 52m
€161–766
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Viareggiotrain Ic
10h 41m
€76–414
Train via La Spezia
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedotrain
2. Take the train from Castione to Como Camerlatatrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como Camerlata to La Spezia Centraletrain
4. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Viareggiotrain Re
14h 33m
€104–158
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 42m
€128–353
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 47m
€107–280
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 Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain
8h 11m
€97–341
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 Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luccatrain
7h 26m
€128–424

Basel to Lucca by train

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9h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 710.1 km
Duration: 9h 21m

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 21m. 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 10h 52m.

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