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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 50 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Lugano to Basel?

The distance between Lugano and Basel is 252 km. The road distance is 263.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 100.

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

The train from Lugano to Basel SBB takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Basel bus from?

Lugano to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Basel?

The best way to get from Lugano to Basel is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 50 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Lugano to Basel bus arrive?

Lugano to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Lugano to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Basel is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Lugano to Basel.

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

Book your Lugano to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Basel?

Book your Lugano to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Lugano to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBIc21 / ...
2h 54m
CHF 18–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Basel SBBN474 / ...
3h 55m
CHF 21–50
Drive 263.4 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Basel263.4 km
2h 49m
CHF 42–61
Train via Biasca
1. Take the train from Lugano to BiascaTrenord / ...
2. Take the train from Biasca to Basel SBBIr26
5h 24m

Lugano to Basel by train

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.3 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–100 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 22–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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