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How to Travel from

Basel to Zurich

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$101.78

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.52–$82.70

Qbuzz B.V.

Phone:
+31 (0)900 – 0108
Website:
qbuzz.nl/gd/direct-naar/english
Bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$954.19
Plane from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$954.19

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.89–$267.17

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$534.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$610.68

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$572.52

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.62–$120.86
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$35.62
Train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$40.71
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaar
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.45–$29.26
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Alkmaar
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.36–$52.16
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaar
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$36.90
Train from Schiphol Airport to Alkmaar
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.45–$27.99

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Basel SBB to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$152.67

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Sbb to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
10h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zurich is to bus which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zurich is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $65.22 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Purmerend, Tramplein and Alkmaar, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Zurich?

The distance between Basel and Zurich is 857 km. The road distance is 796.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Basel to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zurich bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Zurich?

The best way to get from Basel to Zurich is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 15h 5m. There are no good options to fly between Basel to Zurich.

Where does the Basel to Zurich bus arrive?

Basel to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Can I drive from Basel to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zurich is 797 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Basel to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 517+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $40.83 per night.
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