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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Basel is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Lucca and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Basel. However, there are services departing from Verdi 3 and arriving at Basel SBB via P.Za D'Azeglio and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Lucca and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Basel SBB via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Lucca to Basel?

The distance between Lucca and Basel is 705 km. The road distance is 614.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucca to Basel without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 9h 19m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Lucca to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Basel bus from?

Lucca to Basel bus services, operated by Autostradale, depart from P.Za D'Azeglio station.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Basel train from?

Lucca to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lucca station.

Train, bus or fly from Lucca to Basel?

The best way to get from Lucca to Basel is to train via Bologna which takes 9h 19m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 28m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 250 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Lucca to Basel bus arrive?

Lucca to Basel bus services, operated by Autostradale, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lucca to Basel train arrive?

Lucca to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Lucca to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Basel is 614 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Lucca to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lucca to Basel 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 Bologna
best
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
9h 19m
CHF 96–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from P.Za D'Azeglio to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
11h 28m
CHF 45–83
Drive 614.3 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Baselcar 614.3 km
6h 22m
CHF 98–142
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane FLR - BSL
6h 50m
CHF 108–279
Train
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
11h 42m
CHF 94–344
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Chiassotrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Chiasso to Baselbus
15h 34m
CHF 139–363
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 59m
CHF 132–360
Fly Pisa International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Basel (BSL)plane PSA - BSL
7h 5m
CHF 80–244
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 16m
CHF 124–414

Lucca to Basel by bus

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11h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 705.5 km
Duration: 9h 19m

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

You can take a train from Lucca to Basel SBB via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verdi 3 to Basel SBB via P.Za D'Azeglio Nord, P.Za D'Azeglio, and Milan in around 11h 28m.

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