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

The average train ticket price from Basel to Luzern is $51. The best way to find train tickets from Basel to Luzern is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Basel to Luzern?

A train trip between Basel and Luzern is around 1h 9m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 2m. This is the time it takes to travel the 48 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Basel and Luzern?

The number of trains from Basel to Luzern can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Basel to Luzern by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Basel to Luzern?

Trains traveling between Basel and Luzern leave from Basel or Basel Central Station and arrive at Luzern, Littau, Luzern Verkehrshaus.

Trains from Basel to Luzern | Swiss Federal Railways

Train Basel to Luzern: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$51

Average train trip duration1h 9m

Number of daily trains9

Earliest train departure7:00am

Distance49 miles (78 km)

Latest train departure11:31pm

Train Companies

Swiss Federal Railways

5/56 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness2.5

Based on 6 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at $23.00

Train and bus companies in CH:Trenitalia, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Swiss Federal Railways, Deutsche Bahn ICE, TGV inOui, Slovak Rail

Basel to Luzern Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Luzern?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel

B - Basel Central Station

C - Basel

D - Media Markt Basel

E - Basel St. Johann

Stops in Luzern

A - Luzern

B - Littau

C - Luzern Verkehrshaus

Frequently asked questions for your trip Basel - Luzern

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

05/02

$38

05/03

$49

Today

$22

05/05

$27

05/06

$27

05/07

$27

05/08

$27

05/09

$27

The cheapest trip from Basel to Luzern was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $107 for a train ticket from Basel to Luzern based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-05-06.

Usually SBB_INTERREGIO will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Basel to Luzern is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Luzern, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Basel and Luzern, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Basel to Luzern, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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