How far is Lugano from Basel?

About 126 miles (203 km) separate Lugano and Basel.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lugano to Basel leave from Arrêt D'autobus Lugano and arrive at Basel Central Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum Tinguely, Basel exhibition centre, The Rhine – our life line, Vitra Design Museum and Tinguely Fountain.

Bus Lugano to Basel from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lugano to Basel on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:35pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	4h 45m	9:20pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lugano to Basel on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:35pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	4h 45m	9:20pm	Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 6:34 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lugano to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 54mAverage Duration

125 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $153	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$126 - $216	Average Duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lugano and Basel?

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

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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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 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

3.5/511,150 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 Lugano to Basel by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$42

11/22

$74

Today

$48

11/24

$39

11/25

$54

11/26

$46

11/27

$52

11/28

$48

The cheapest trip from Lugano to Basel was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $74 for a bus ticket from Lugano to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-24.