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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Zurich

Composite routes from Basel to Zurich

Cheapest
1 h
Car
86 km.
from $4

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Gruppo Di Maio
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h
Every 3 hours
$9.24–$13.04
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni
Website
1h 15m
Once a week
$5.22–$8.70
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Gruppo Di Maio
Website
3h 30m
Twice a week
$10.33–$15.22
+39 0827 34 117
+39 0827 34 117
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 2
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
SBB GmbH
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
1h 12m
Every 20 minutes
$35.87–$65.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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SBB GmbH
Website
54 min
Every 4 hours
$9.24–$11.96
+49 (0) 7531 915109
+49 (0) 7531 915109
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 18m
Every 2 hours
$5.12
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich is to rideshare which costs $5.12 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel (Station) and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Zürich. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel (Station) and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Basel (Station) to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Basel, Birmannsgasse and arriving at Zürich HB via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

The distance between Basel (Station) and Zurich is 90 km. The road distance is 85.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $38.04 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel (Station) to Zurich bus from?

Basel (Station) to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel (Station) to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

The best way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $38.04 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7.07 - $11.96 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Basel (Station) to Zurich bus arrive?

Basel (Station) to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel (Station) to Zurich train arrive?

Basel (Station) to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel (Station) to Zurich is 86 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Basel (Station) to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.

Can I share a ride from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel (Station) and Zurich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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