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By car (263 km)
2 h 48 min
263 km.
from $14
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2 h 48 min
263 km.
from $10.01

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lugano to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$40.71

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lugano to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$39.44

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Lugano to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.08–$44.53

Gruppo Di Maio

Phone:
+39 0827 34 117
Email:
Website:
gruppodimaio.it/
Bus from Lugano to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$40.71

Bartolini Turismo

Phone:
+39 0825-26416
Email:
Website:
bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Lugano to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$62.07

Train operators

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Lugano to Biasca
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.96–$6.36

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Biasca to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$30.53

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Basel is to bus which costs $22.83 - $53.26 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Lugano to Basel?

The distance between Lugano and Basel is 252 km. The road distance is 263.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $20.65 - $119.57 .

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

The train from Lugano to Basel SBB takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Basel bus from?

Lugano to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Basel?

The best way to get from Lugano to Basel is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $20.65 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.83 - $53.26 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Lugano to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Basel is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Lugano to Basel.

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

Book your Lugano to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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