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Lucerne to Basel train

Book a train ticket Lucerne - Basel

Train timetable info Lucerne-Basel

Travel by train from Lucerne to Basel. 50 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lucerne at 4h 54m and the last at 23h 54m, allowing you to cover the 77.52 km distance in as little as 1h 01m.

Cheap train tickets Lucerne Basel

How much does a train ticket from Lucerne to Basel cost?

Book your train ticket in advance to travel for less. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lucerne to Basel take?

The Lucerne to Basel journey lasts approximately 1h 24m.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lucerne to Basel?

The fastest train between Lucerne and Basel completes the journey in 1h 01m.

How many trains run from Lucerne to Basel each day?

You can choose from 50 trains per day to travel from Lucerne to Basel.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lucerne and Basel?

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Lucerne and Basel.

What is the distance between Lucerne and Basel by train?

The distance by train between Lucerne and Basel is approximately 77.52 km.

What time is the first train from Lucerne to Basel?

Each day, the first train leaves Lucerne for Basel at 4h 54m.

What time is the last train from Lucerne to Basel?

The last train departs Lucerne at 23h 54m.

To leave Lucerne, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: LUZERN.

At Basel, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: BASEL SBB.

Which train companies operate trains from Lucerne to Basel?

The Lucerne – Basel route is served by: SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB).

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Basel?

The price of a Lucerne – Basel train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lucerne to Basel thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Basel.

Price of a Lucerne – Basel Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Basel: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Lucerne to Basel at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Lucerne – Basel

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Lucerne to Basel throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Lucerne – Basel Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Lucerne to Basel. For last-minute train tickets from Lucerne to Basel, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Lucerne to Basel and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Lucerne - Basel. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Lucerne - Basel

If you're travelling from Lucerne to Basel, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Lucerne to Basel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Lucerne - Basel

To travel from Lucerne to Basel, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Lucerne to Basel by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Lucerne - Basel allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Lucerne - Basel

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lucerne to Basel route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Lucerne-Basel Tuesday 16 June 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
4h 54m 5h 55m 1h 01m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2304
  • Olten
  • Basel Sbb
5h 30m 6h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2456
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
5h 54m 7h 05m 1h 11m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2306
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 956
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
6h 05m 7h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4708
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 606
  • Basel Sbb
6h 30m 7h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2458
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
6h 35m 8h 27m 1h 52m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2565
  • Rotkreuz
  • Zug
  • Baar
  • Thalwil
  • Zurich Hb
  • 09 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 558
  • Basel Sbb
7h 05m 8h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4710
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 608
  • Basel Sbb
7h 30m 8h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2460
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
7h 54m 9h 04m 1h 10m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 664
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 960
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
8h 05m 9h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4712
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 610
  • Basel Sbb
8h 30m 9h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2462
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
9h 05m 10h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4714
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 612
  • Basel Sbb
9h 30m 10h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2464
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
9h 54m 11h 04m 1h 10m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 668
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 964
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
10h 05m 11h 32m 1h 27m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4716
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 30460
  • Basel Sbb
10h 30m 11h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2466
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
11h 05m 12h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4718
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 616
  • Basel Sbb
11h 30m 12h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2468
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
11h 54m 13h 00m 1h 06m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 672
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 106
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
12h 05m 13h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4720
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 618
  • Basel Sbb
12h 30m 13h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2470
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
13h 05m 14h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4722
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 620
  • Basel Sbb
13h 30m 14h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2472
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
13h 54m 15h 04m 1h 10m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 30178
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 972
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
14h 05m 15h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4724
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 622
  • Basel Sbb
14h 30m 15h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2474
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
15h 05m 16h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4726
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 624
  • Basel Sbb
15h 30m 16h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2476
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
15h 54m 17h 04m 1h 10m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 680
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 976
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
16h 05m 17h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4728
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 626
  • Basel Sbb
16h 30m 17h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2478
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
16h 35m 18h 27m 1h 52m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2581
  • Rotkreuz
  • Zug
  • Baar
  • Thalwil
  • Zurich Hb
  • 09 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 578
  • Basel Sbb
17h 05m 18h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4730
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 628
  • Basel Sbb
17h 30m 18h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2480
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
17h 54m 19h 00m 1h 06m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 684
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 100
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
18h 05m 19h 32m 1h 27m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4732
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 30464
  • Basel Sbb
18h 30m 19h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2482
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
19h 05m 20h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4734
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 632
  • Basel Sbb
19h 30m 20h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2484
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
19h 54m 21h 04m 1h 10m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 688
  • Olten
  • 05 min
  • Olten
    SBB 984
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
20h 05m 21h 33m 1h 28m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4736
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 13 min
  • Olten
    SBB 634
  • Basel Sbb
20h 30m 21h 46m 1h 16m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2486
  • Sursee
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
21h 05m 22h 37m 1h 32m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4738
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Olten
  • 12 min
  • Olten
    SBB 30766
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
21h 09m 22h 58m 1h 49m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2640
  • Zug
  • Zurich Hb
  • 08 min
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402 - SBB 402
  • Basel Sbb
21h 54m 23h 04m 1h 10m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 692
  • Olten
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
22h 05m 23h 50m 1h 45m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4740
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Aarburg-Oftringen
  • Olten
  • 25 min
  • Olten
    SBB 648
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
22h 09m 0h 16m 2h 07m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 2642
  • Zug
  • Zurich Hb
  • 17 min
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2288
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
22h 14m 0h 26m 2h 12m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 21177
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Emmenbruecke Gersag
  • Emmenbruecke Kapf
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Nottwil
  • Oberkirch Lu
  • Sursee
  • 11 min
  • Sursee
    SBB 8991
  • St. Erhard-Knutwil
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Brittnau-Wikon
  • Zofingen
  • Aarburg-Oftringen
  • Olten
  • 26 min
  • Olten
    SBB 17390
  • Tecknau
  • Gelterkinden
  • Sissach
  • Itingen
  • Lausen(Ch)
  • Liestal
  • Frenkendorf-Fuellinsdorf
  • Pratteln
  • Muttenz
  • Basel Sbb
23h 05m 0h 51m 1h 46m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 4742
  • Emmenbruecke
  • Rothenburg(Ch) Station
  • Sempach-Neuenkirch
  • Sursee
  • Wauwil
  • Nebikon
  • Dagmersellen
  • Reiden
  • Zofingen
  • Aarburg-Oftringen
  • Olten
  • 27 min
  • Olten
    SBB 646
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
23h 54m 1h 06m 1h 12m SBB
Booking
  • Luzern
    SBB 696
  • Olten
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb