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2 h 49 min
263 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Lugano

Composite routes from Basel to Lugano

Cheapest
2 h 49 min
Car
263 km.
from $14

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
Marino Autolinee
Website
Gruppo Di Maio
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 30m
Once daily
$25.00–$34.78
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
4h 10m
3 times a day
$22.83–$33.70
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Marino Autolinee
Website
4h 15m
Once a week
$28.26–$38.04
+39 080 3112335
+39 080 3112335
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Gruppo Di Maio
Website
7h 30m
Twice a week
$23.91–$34.78
+39 0827 34 117
+39 0827 34 117
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 4
Trenord
Website
Südostbahn
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
SBB GmbH
Website
Trenord
Website
40 min
Hourly
$4.24–$5.43
+39 02 7249 4494
+39 02 7249 4494
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Südostbahn
Website
3h 41m
Every 4 hours
+41 58 580 70 70
+41 58 580 70 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
2h 55m
Every 2 hours
$86.96–$163.04
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Call
SBB GmbH
Website
3h 22m
Once daily
$20.65–$26.09
+49 (0) 7531 915109
+49 (0) 7531 915109
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 23m
Twice daily
$14.08
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lugano is to rideshare which costs $14.08 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Lugano. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Basel to Lugano?

The distance between Basel and Lugano is 252 km. The road distance is 263.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $20.65 - $26.09 .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lugano?

The train from Basel SBB to Lugano takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lugano bus from?

Basel to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lugano train from?

Basel to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lugano?

The best way to get from Basel to Lugano is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $20.65 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.83 - $38.04 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Lugano bus arrive?

Basel to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Basel to Lugano train arrive?

Basel to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lugano is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Basel to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lugano?

Book your Basel to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Lugano?

Book your Basel to Lugano bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5729+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $60.67 per night.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Lugano?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Lugano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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