What is the travel distance from Basel to Lugano?

The distance between the two cities is 126 miles (203 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Lugano?

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.

Bus Basel to Lugano from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Lugano on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	12h 50m	7:30am	Lugano	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	15h 55m	5:25am	Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Lugano on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	4h 45m	11:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Basel to Lugano on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	4h 45m	11:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Basel to Lugano on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	4h 45m	11:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	15h 55m	5:25am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	12h 50m	7:30am	Lugano	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Lugano

We recommend taking the train

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 $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

125 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $129	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $215	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Lugano?

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Stops in Lugano

A
Arrêt D'autobus Lugano
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,151 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Lugano by bus

What is the travel distance from Basel to Lugano?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Lugano?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$75

11/23

$84

Today

$64

11/25

$50

11/26

$78

11/27

$60

11/28

$38

11/29

$38

The cheapest trip from Basel to Lugano was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $38

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.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $84 for a bus ticket from Basel to Lugano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-29.