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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zürich to Basel

Composite routes from Zürich to Basel

Cheapest

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$8.70

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:
$30.43–$33.70

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Oerlikon to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.96–$70.65

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:
$9.24–$11.96

VBZ

Phone:
0848 988 988
Website:
stadt-zuerich.ch/vbz
Train from Zürich, Felsenrainstrasse to Zürich,
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.61–$3.15

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel is to drive which costs $16.30 - $23.91 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $16.30 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct train between Zürich (Kreis 11) and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich Oerlikon and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel?

The distance between Zürich (Kreis 11) and Basel is 93 km. The road distance is 83.6 km.

How do I travel from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $36.96 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel?

The train from Zürich Oerlikon to Basel SBB takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel train from?

Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Zürich Oerlikon station.

Train or bus from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel?

The best way to get from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $36.96 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $27.17 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel train arrive?

Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel is 84 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Zürich (Kreis 11) to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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