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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Opfikon is to bus which costs SFr 9 - SFr 17 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Opfikon is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Opfikon?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Opfikon. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Opfikon, Schulstrasse via Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Opfikon?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Opfikon. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Kloten Balsberg, Bahnhof via Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Opfikon?

The distance between Basel and Opfikon is 89 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Opfikon without a car is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Basel to Opfikon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Opfikon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Opfikon train from?

Basel to Opfikon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Opfikon?

The best way to get from Basel to Opfikon is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 110 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Basel to Opfikon bus arrive?

Basel to Opfikon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zurich - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Opfikon train arrive?

Basel to Opfikon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Basel to Opfikon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Opfikon is 87 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Basel to Opfikon.

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

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Basel to Opfikon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 10 tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Opfikon by bus, train, tram, or car

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1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 28m
CHF 9–17
Train, line 10 tram
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the tram from Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB to Kloten Balsberg, Bahnhoftram 10
1h 32m
CHF 19–31
Drive 86.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Opfikoncar 86.9 km
58 min
CHF 15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich Flughafentrain Ir36
1h 46m
CHF 35–105

Basel to Opfikon by train and tram

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.3 km
Duration: 1h 28m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 7–13 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 30–110 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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