What's the distance between Lugano and Basel by coach?

The distance between Lugano and Basel by coach is approximately 126 miles (203 km).

How can I get from Lugano to Basel without driving?

You can travel to Basel from Lugano by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Lugano to Basel from £28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lugano to Basel on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	4h 45m	21:20	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Lugano to Basel on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	4h 45m	21:20	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 18:34 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lugano to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just £99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 54mAverage duration

125 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£30 - £120	Average duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£99 - £169	Average duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lugano and Basel?

Stops in Lugano

A
Arrêt D'autobus Lugano
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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FlixBus

3.5/511,410 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lugano to Basel

What's the distance between Lugano and Basel by coach?
The distance between Lugano and Basel by coach is approximately 126 miles (203 km).
How can I get from Lugano to Basel without driving?
You can travel to Basel from Lugano by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

21/11

£33

22/11

£58

Today

£37

24/11

£30

25/11

£43

26/11

£36

27/11

£41

28/11

£38

The cheapest trip from Lugano to Basel was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lugano to Basel as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £30 to £58 for a bus ticket from Lugano to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-11-24.