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How to Travel from

Zurich to Basel

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42

Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH

Phone:
0 800 3 / 50 40 30
Website:
rvm-online.de/
Bus from Oelde, Bahnhof to Sünninghausen,
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.94–$5.47
Bus from Sünninghausen, Dorfplatz to Wadersloh,
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.20–$5.85

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$763.36

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Paderborn
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$699.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.44–$890.58

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.34–$763.36

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Basel SBB to Kassel
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$114.50
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Lippstadt
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$48.35
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Lippstadt,
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Frankfurt to Lippstadt,
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Mainz
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.14–$178.12

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Lippstadt
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$29.26–$41.98
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Oelde
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$35.62
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Oelde
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$40.71
Train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Oelde
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.71–$58.52
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Oelde
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Oelde
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

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 and train which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 15h 39m.

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 6h 1m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Zurich to Basel?

The distance between Zurich and Basel is 762 km. The road distance is 685.3 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 train which takes 8h 38m and costs $152.17 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Zurich to Basel, including transfers.

Train or fly from Zurich to Basel?

The best way to get from Zurich to Basel is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs $152.17 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $163.04 - $706.52 and takes 9h 37m.

Can I drive from Zurich to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Basel is 685 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Zurich to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 265+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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