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 75 and takes 11h 56m.

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 6h and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

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 Stazione Fs and arriving at Basel SBB via T2 Guidoni and Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

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 Florence Santa Maria Novella, Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Lucca to Basel?

The distance between Lucca and Basel is 706 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 Arth which takes 9h 51m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m 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 Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali, depart from Stazione Fs station.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucca to Basel?

The best way to get from Lucca to Basel is to train via Arth which takes 9h 51m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Lucca to Basel bus arrive?

Lucca to Basel bus services, operated by Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali, arrive at Firenze T2 Guidoni P2 station.

Where does the Lucca to Basel train arrive?

Lucca to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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 Arth
best
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
9h 51m
CHF 88–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus Dd
2. Take the bus from Florence to Basel SBBbus N524
11h 56m
CHF 49–75
Drive 614.3 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Baselcar 614.3 km
6h 22m
CHF 99–143
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 46m
CHF 106–249
Train
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
11h 43m
CHF 95–229
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from P.Za D'Azeglio to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 7m
CHF 54–107
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
6h
CHF 101–283
Train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
8h
CHF 99–267
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 Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 29m
CHF 119–311

Lucca to Basel by train

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9h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 705.8 km
Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a train from Lucca to Basel SBB via Florence Santa Maria Novella, Milano Centrale, and Arth-Goldau in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stazione Fs to Basel SBB via T2 Guidoni, Fratelli Rosselli, and Florence in around 11h 56m.

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