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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Basel

Composite routes from Zurich to Basel

Cheapest
58 min
Car
84 km.
from $4
Other
58 min
Train
84 km.
from €4
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
Wylerstrasse 123/125, CH-3000, Bern 65, Switzerland
Swiss Tours
Rue François Bonivard 8, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
Group Plus
Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
Wylerstrasse 123/125, CH-3000, Bern 65, Switzerland
0800 401 401
0800 401 401
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Swiss Tours
Rue François Bonivard 8, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
+41 227 810 404
+41 227 810 404
[email protected]
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Group Plus
Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
+359 2 989 00 00
+359 2 989 00 00
[email protected]
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Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
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Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 143 177 77
+386 143 177 77
[email protected]
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Train operators
Found: 4
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
Wylerstrasse 123/125, CH-3000, Bern 65, Switzerland
Slovak Rail
Rožňavská 1, 832 72 Bratislava
NS
Laan van Puntenburg 100, 3511ER, Utrecht, Netherlands
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen
Wylerstrasse 123/125, CH-3000, Bern 65, Switzerland
0800 401 401
0800 401 401
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Slovak Rail
Rožňavská 1, 832 72 Bratislava
+421244858188
+421244858188
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NS
Laan van Puntenburg 100, 3511ER, Utrecht, Netherlands
+31307515155
+31307515155
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Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 143 177 77
+386 143 177 77
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 17m
5 times a day
$5.99
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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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 rideshare which costs $5.12 and takes 1h 17m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Zurich to Basel?

The distance between Zurich and Basel is 82 km. The road distance is 85.5 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 which takes 1h 5m and costs $7.07 - $53.26 .

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

The bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Basel bus from?

Zurich to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Basel?

The best way to get from Zurich to Basel is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $7.07 - $53.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9.24 - $76.09 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Zurich to Basel bus arrive?

Zurich to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Zurich to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Basel?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Basel?

Book your Zurich to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Basel?

Book your Zurich to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

Can I share a ride from Zurich to Basel?

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