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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Basel

Composite routes from Zurich to Basel

Cheapest
56 min
Car
84 km.
from $4
Other
56 min
Train
84 km.
from €4
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.11–$10.18

Gruppo Di Maio

Phone:
+39 0827 34 117
Email:
info@gruppodimaio.it
Website:
gruppodimaio.it/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.72

Bartolini Turismo

Phone:
+39 0825-26416
Email:
INFORMAZIONI@BARTOLINIPULLMAN.IT
Website:
bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$62.07

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

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Train from Zürich Oerlikon to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.26–$82.70

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
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
Email:
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$89.06

VBZ

Phone:
0848 988 988
Email:
contact@zvv.ch
Website:
stadt-zuerich.ch/vbz
Train from Zürich, Felsenrainstrasse to Zürich,
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.05–$3.69

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Zurich to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.99

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 rideshare which costs $5.12 and takes 1h 17m.

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 58 min and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich 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 four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Zurich to Basel?

The distance between Zurich and Basel is 82 km. The road distance is 85.5 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 bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $7.07 - $53.26 .

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

The bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Basel bus from?

Zurich to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Basel?

The best way to get from Zurich to Basel is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $7.07 - $53.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9.24 - $76.09 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Zurich to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Basel is 86 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Zurich to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Basel?

Book your Zurich to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Basel?

Book your Zurich 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 Zurich to Basel?

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