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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Basel and Lugano?
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
Basel Central StationAllschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
Arrêt d'autobus BaselCentralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Basel BahnhofsVia Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Arrêt D'autobus LuganoStazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Stazione/Gare de LuganoVia Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Via BasileaFrequently asked questions for your trip Basel - Lugano
The best way to travel from Basel to Lugano is by train. The train trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.
The distance between the two cities is 126 miles (203 km).
The majority of buses traveling from Basel to Lugano start their journey at Basel Central Station and wind up at Arrêt D'autobus Lugano. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Lugano, as early as possible.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Basel and Lugano!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Basel to Lugano, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Basel to Lugano.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Basel to Lugano while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
Will you be returning to Basel by bus?
Bus from Lugano to BaselYou can also go to Lugano by train
Train from Basel to LuganoWhy choose Busbud?
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Popular Buses Connecting Basel
Buses Leaving from Basel
- Bus from Basel to Barcelona
- Bus Basel - Madrid
- Basel - Stockholm
- Bus from Basel to Marseille
- Bus Basel - Brussels
- Basel - Freiburg
- Bus from Basel to Bern
- Bus Basel - Lucerne
- Basel - Lauterbrunnen
- Bus from Basel to Lausanne
- Bus Basel - Fribourg
- Basel - Brig
- Bus from Basel to Lugano
- Bus Basel - Neuchatel
- Basel - Montreux
Buses Going to Basel
Popular Buses Connecting Lugano
Buses Leaving from Lugano
- Bus from Lugano to Outlet
- Bus Lugano - Basel
- Lugano - Barcelona
- Bus from Lugano to Milan
- Bus Lugano - Lyon
- Lugano - Dijon
- Bus from Lugano to Zurich
- Bus Lugano - Lucerne
- Lugano - Geneva
- Bus from Lugano to Lausanne
- Bus Lugano - Bern
- Lugano - St. Gallen
- Bus from Lugano to Bellinzona
- Bus Lugano - Fribourg
- Lugano - Chiasso
Buses Going to Lugano
- Bus from London to Lugano
- Bus Milan - Lugano
- Turin - Lugano
- Bus from Berlin to Lugano
- Bus Como - Lugano
- Zurich - Lugano
- Bus from Geneva to Lugano
- Bus Lucerne - Lugano
- Basel - Lugano
- Bus from Lausanne to Lugano
- Bus Bern - Lugano
- St. Gallen - Lugano
- Bus from Fribourg to Lugano
- Bus Winterthur - Lugano
- Chiasso - Lugano
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Geneva to Zurich
- Bus Geneva - Interlaken
- Interlaken - Zurich
- Bus from Zurich to Lucerne
- Bus Interlaken - Grindelwald
- Geneva - Montreux
- Bus from Geneva to Bern
- Bus Geneva - Zermatt
- Basel - Geneva
- Bus from Zurich to Grindelwald
- Bus Zurich - Saint Moritz
- Lucerne - Zurich
- Bus from Lucerne to Interlaken
- Bus Zurich - Lausanne
- Basel - Interlaken