Trains tickets from Basel to Lugano

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TodayMay 4
from $60
TomorrowMay 5
from $124
TueMay 6
from $64
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Basel
    Departure location: Basel
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Lugano
    Destination location: Lugano
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Basel
    Departure location: Basel
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Lugano
    Destination location: Lugano
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Basel
    Departure location: Basel
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Lugano
    Destination location: Lugano
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Basel
    Departure location: Basel
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Lugano
    Destination location: Lugano
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 5 at
    Departure city: Basel
    Departure location: Basel
    Arrival time: May 5 at
    Destination city: Lugano
    Destination location: Lugano
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Lugano.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $144Average Duration4h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$62 - $218Average Duration2h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Basel to Lugano

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
2h 55mAverage Duration
$62Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Basel to Lugano: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$123
Average train trip duration2h 55m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure7:00am
Distance124 miles (200 km)
Latest train departure9:03pm

Basel to Lugano Train

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

Best price found
05/02
$124
05/03
$124
Today
$60
05/05
$124
05/06
$64
05/07
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05/08
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Basel to Lugano was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $219 for a train ticket from Basel to Lugano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-05-06.

About Train Travel

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lugano you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Basel and Lugano, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Basel to Lugano while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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