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6 h 33 min
594 km.
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Zurich, Switzerland → Basel, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Basel

Composite routes from Zurich to Basel

Cheapest
6 h 33 min
Car
594 km.
from $32
Other
8 h 38 min
486 km.
from $266.71
15 h 39 min
Bus, Train
487 km.
from $101.05
12 h 6 min
488 km.
from $208.65
8 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
487 km.
from $192.75
9 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
487 km.
from $204.16
8 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
487 km.
from $273.73

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH
Website
FlixBus
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$54.35–$81.52
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH
Website
14 min
Hourly
$3.37–$4.67
0 800 3 / 50 40 30
0 800 3 / 50 40 30
Call
Airlines
Found: 4
KLM
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
KLM
Website
3h 30m
Every day
$184.78–$652.17
Lufthansa
Website
3h 3m
Every day
$92.39–$445.65
Eurowings
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$70.65–$239.13
Swiss
Website
1h 16m
Every day
$70.65–$380.43
Train operators
Found: 6
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
SBB GmbH
Website
Trenitalia EuroCity
Website
National Express
Website
Eurobahn
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
54 min
3 times a day
$30.43–$33.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Nightjet
Website
5h 47m
Once daily
$54.35–$173.91
+43 51717
+43 51717
Call
SBB GmbH
Website
54 min
Every 2 hours
$9.24–$11.96
+49 (0) 7531 915109
+49 (0) 7531 915109
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Trenitalia EuroCity
Website
4h 10m
Once daily
$92.39–$152.17
+39 06 68475475
+39 06 68475475
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
1h 23m
Every 2 hours
$25.00–$35.87
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Eurobahn
Website
21 min
Hourly
$10.33–$15.22
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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