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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kloten is to bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 16 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kloten is to drive which takes 59 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kloten?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kloten. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kloten, Kirchgasse via Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Basel to Kloten?

The distance between Basel and Kloten is 87 km. The road distance is 88.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kloten without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Basel to Kloten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kloten bus from?

Basel to Kloten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Kloten?

The best way to get from Basel to Kloten is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 50 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Kloten bus arrive?

Basel to Kloten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Airport bus station.

Can I drive from Basel to Kloten?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kloten is 88 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Basel to Kloten.

Where can I stay near Kloten?

There are 1196+ hotels available in Kloten.

Basel to Kloten - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Kloten by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Airport bus stationbus N11 / ...
1h 18m
CHF 11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich Flughafentrain Ir36
1h 35m
CHF 26–48
Drive 88.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Klotencar 88.4 km
59 min
CHF 15–21

Basel to Kloten by bus

18Weekly Buses

1h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kloten, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Airport bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 8–12 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Zürich Flughafen hourly. Tickets cost CHF 23–45 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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