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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zürich to Basel

Composite routes from Zürich to Basel

Cheapest
58 min
Car
84 km.
from $4

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
FlixBus
Website
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
Union Ivkoni
Website
Bartolini Turismo
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h 5m
Every 3 hours
$9.24–$13.04
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
Website
1h
3 times a day
$10.87–$17.39
+33 18 57 62 228
+33 18 57 62 228
Call
Union Ivkoni
Website
1h 15m
5 times a week
$5.22–$8.70
07001 8282
07001 8282
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bartolini Turismo
Website
2h
3 times a week
$53.03
+39 0825-26416
+39 0825-26416
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 4
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
SBB GmbH
Website
Trenitalia EuroCity
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
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
1h 14m
Every 20 minutes
$35.87–$65.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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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
54 min
Once daily
$27.17–$76.09
+39 06 68475475
+39 06 68475475
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
1h 17m
5 times a day
$5.12
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel is to rideshare which costs $5.12 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel is to train which takes 54 min and costs $9.24 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB 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 three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel?

The distance between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB and Basel is 88 km. The road distance is 84.5 km.

How do I travel from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs $9.24 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel?

The train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB takes 54 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel bus from?

Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel train from?

Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel?

The best way to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel is to train which takes 54 min and costs $9.24 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5.22 - $8.70 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel train arrive?

Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel is 85 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel?

Book your Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel?

Book your Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB 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 Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB to Basel?

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