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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lucens is to drive which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lucens is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lucens?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lucens. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lucens via Bern, Fribourg/Freiburg and Payerne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Basel to Lucens?

The distance between Basel and Lucens is 168 km. The road distance is 157.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lucens without a car is to train via Bern which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Basel to Lucens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lucens train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Lucens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Lucens?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lucens is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Basel to Lucens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucens?

There are 244+ hotels available in Lucens.

Basel to Lucens - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Lucens by train or car

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Train via Bern
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Payernetrain S30
2h 47m
CHF 51–142
Drive 157.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Lucenscar 157.6 km
1h 44m
CHF 26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Lucenstrain R9 / ...
3h 31m
CHF 77–219
Train via Biel/Bienne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Instrain S37
3. Take the train from Murten/Morat to Lucenstrain R9 / ...
4h 34m

Basel to Lucens by train

176Weekly Trains

2h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.7 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lucens via Bern, Fribourg/Freiburg, and Payerne in around 2h 47m.

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