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7 h 2 min
794 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Zurich to Basel

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Cheapest
By car (794 km)
7 h 2 min
794 km.
from $43
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Plane to Basel (EuroAirport Swiss)
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Rideshare
7 h 2 min
794 km.
from $10.36
Bus, Train (Bus)
10 h 21 min
635 km.
from $169.13
Bus, Train (Bus)
6 h 34 min
635 km.
from $142.28
Bus
15 h 42 min
636 km.
from $132.09
Bus, Train (Bus)
14 h 45 min
635 km.
from $184.60
Train
12 h
636 km.
from $260.22
Bus, Train (Bus)
14 h 46 min
635 km.
from $100.65
Bus, Train (Bus)
8 h 3 min
635 km.
from $252.50

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.08–$101.93
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.08–$101.93

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.61–$89.19

Qbuzz B.V.

Phone:
+31 (0)900 – 0108
Email:
Website:
qbuzz.nl/gd/direct-naar/english
Bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Alkmaar,
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Zurich, Zurich to Leeuwarden,
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$955.61
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$828.20

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.97–$267.57

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$535.14
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.86–$611.59

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.64–$573.37

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Alkmaar to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.39–$52.24
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.69–$121.04
Train from Leeuwarden to Amersfoort
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$57.34
Train from Amersfoort Centraal to Basel
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$229.35
Train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.76–$70.08
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.88–$152.90
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.47–$28.03
Train from Alkmaar to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.47–$28.03

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Mannheim
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.82–$95.56
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.88–$67.53

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.97–$76.45

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$42.05–$76.45

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Basel is to bus which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 15h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Basel is to bus and train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $65.22 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Alkmaar, Station, Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

How far is it from Zurich to Basel?

The distance between Zurich and Basel is 867 km. The road distance is 795.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 21m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Zurich to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Basel bus from?

Zurich to Basel bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Basel?

The best way to get from Zurich to Basel is to bus which takes 15h 42m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $271.74 and takes 12h.

Where does the Zurich to Basel bus arrive?

Zurich to Basel bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Alkmaar, Station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Basel is 796 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Zurich to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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