There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Polybahn by train, bus, car, train (TGV), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBEce / ...
59 minCHF 8–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Basel to Zurich85.5 km
1h 30mCHF 5Bus via Zurich Bus Station
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station007 / ...
1h 11mCHF 8–12Drive 84.7 km
- Drive from Basel to Polybahn84.7 km
59 minCHF 14–20Train via Zürich HB
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
1h 20mCHF 20–95Train via Basel Bad Bf
- Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Zuerich HbEc
1h 58mCHF 23–30Bus
- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof SBB to Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HBEv2
2hCHF 7–11
Basel to Polybahn by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Polybahn is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Polybahn is to drive which takes 59 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Basel and Polybahn is 88 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Polybahn without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 45.
The train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB takes 54 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Basel to Polybahn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Polybahn train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Polybahn is to train which takes 59 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich Bus Station, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 12 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Polybahn, Switzerland?
SBB GmbH operates a train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 8–11 and the journey takes 54 min. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 8–12 and the journey takes 1h.
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- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–11
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- CHF 14–21
- 1st Class
- CHF 26–45
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–30
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Basel, Bahnhof SBB to Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Basel to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Polybahn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Basel to Polybahn train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Polybahn is 85 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Basel to Polybahn.
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Book your Basel to Polybahn bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Polybahn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




































