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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Uster is to drive which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Uster is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Uster?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Uster. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Uster via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Uster?

The distance between Basel and Uster is 101 km. The road distance is 102.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Uster without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Basel to Uster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Uster train from?

Basel to Uster train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Uster?

The best way to get from Basel to Uster is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Uster train arrive?

Basel to Uster train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Uster?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Uster is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Basel to Uster.

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

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Where can I stay near Uster?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Uster.

Basel to Uster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 9 train

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
1h 25m
CHF 18–23
Train, line 9 train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Uster9 / ...
1h 41m
CHF 11–47
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
1h 32m
CHF 30–50
Drive 102.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Uster102.8 km
1h 8m
CHF 17–24

Basel to Uster by bus and train

89Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.6 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost CHF 8–12 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 19–40 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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