Basel to Lucerne: Private day trip
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6h 30mRound tripPrivate driver
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About your trip
From Basel, travel comfortably to Lucerne for a day of lakeside serenity and mountain-framed history. Explore Chapel Bridge, Old Town, and more at your own pace. With Daytrip’s seamless round-trip service, you can relax and soak up the magic of Switzerland’s most photogenic city.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Basel whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Enjoy a smooth, on-time ride from Basel to Lucerne with a helpful driver, four hours to explore lakeside sights and Old Town highlights, and a comfortable return without hassle.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Lucerne should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €179
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€645
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Basel
You choose the pickup spot.
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Lucerne
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 4 hours - admission not included
Lucerne is a Swiss city that has it all - lakeside views, alpine peaks, and a medieval spirit wrapped in the beauty of the Alps.
Set beside snow-dusted peaks and mirrored waters, Lucerne is where Swiss storybook scenes come to life. Spend your four hours wandering Old Town’s cobbled lanes and ornate guild halls, crossing the flower-lined Chapel Bridge and admiring the baroque grandeur of the Jesuit Church. Stroll the lake promenade, where swans glide past alpine reflections, or visit the Rosengart Collection for Picassos in a peaceful gallery setting. Consider a short lake cruise for unbeatable views. Whether you’re sipping hot chocolate or photographing medieval towers, Lucerne is full of jaw-dropping scenery at every turn.
Back to Basel
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
Lucerne captivates visitors with its perfect blend of natural beauty urban charm and rich history. The city is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture magnificent lakeside setting iconic wooden Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke) with its water tower impressive mountain panoramas and proximity to Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi.
The drive from Basel to Lucerne takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes covering about 100 kilometers of scenic Swiss countryside. With a private Daytrip transfer you'll enjoy a comfortable journey with the flexibility to make photo stops or detours along the route.
Don't miss the Chapel Bridge (Europe's oldest covered wooden bridge) with its 17th-century pictorial roof panels, the sorrowful Lion Monument carved into natural rock, the well-preserved medieval city walls (Museggmauer) with their towers, the picturesque Old Town with its frescoed buildings, and the ultra-modern KKL Luzern culture and convention center.
Yes, Lucerne's historic center is compact and pedestrian-friendly, making it perfect for exploration on foot. Most major attractions are within a 15-minute walk of each other, and the scenic promenades along the Reuss River and Lake Lucerne provide beautiful walking routes connecting many of the city's highlights.
Lucerne offers excellent shopping opportunities from luxury Swiss watches to handcrafted souvenirs. Browse the shops along the arcaded streets of the Old Town, visit the Schweizerhof Quay for upscale boutiques, explore the traditional markets, or hunt for Swiss specialties like chocolates, music boxes, and army knives at specialized shops.
Absolutely! Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee) offers numerous possibilities from scenic boat cruises to paddle steamer journeys to beach areas for swimming in summer. A boat trip on the lake provides spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and shoreline settlements and can be customized from 1-hour panoramic cruises to longer journeys.
Lucerne offers excellent opportunities to sample Swiss cuisine from traditional specialties like cheese fondue, raclette, rosti, and Luzerner Chugelipastete (a local vol-au-vent specialty) to international fine dining. Waterfront restaurants offer beautiful views while historic guild houses provide atmospheric dining in centuries-old settings.
With 4 hours, you can explore the main city attractions at a comfortable pace. If you want to include a mountain excursion to Pilatus or Rigi, or a longer boat cruise, consider extending your stay. The weather can change quickly in the Alpine region, so checking the forecast is advisable, particularly for mountain visits.
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