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Get from Luzern to Basel
The journey takes about 1 hour 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 474, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Luzern and Basel?
Luzern
- ABahnhofpl. 1a, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
- B
Littau
Littau, 6014 Luzern, Switzerland - C
Luzern Verkehrshaus
Luzern Verkehrshaus, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- C
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland - F
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Train Companies
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained about the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at R 474
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luzern to Basel by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Luzern to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Luzern to Basel start from R 474. The average price for this train route is around R 876. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Luzern to Basel?
The average train journey time from Luzern to Basel is 1h 6m, covering a distance of 78 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 1m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators serve the Luzern to Basel route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Luzern to Basel?
The earliest train from Luzern to Basel departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 23:54.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Luzern to Basel was searched and found on 22 Feb 2026 with a price of R 401To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Luzern to Basel as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 401 to R 2 613 for a train ticket from Luzern to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 401, which is on 2026-02-22.
