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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Winterthur is to bus and train which costs SFr 7 - SFr 17 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Winterthur is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Winterthur via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Winterthur?

The distance between Basel and Winterthur is 109 km. The road distance is 106 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Winterthur without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 25m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 17.

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

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Winterthur train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Winterthur train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Winterthur is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Basel to Winterthur.

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

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Basel to Winterthur - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 36 train

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Winterthurtrain S8 / ...
1h 25m
CHF 8–16
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Winterthurtrain S8 / ...
1h 41m
CHF 35–63
Drive 106 km
1. Drive from Basel to Winterthurcar 106 km
1h 9m
CHF 17–24
Train, line 36 train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Waldshut Bahnhoftrain Rb30
2. Take the train from Waldshut Bahnhof to Bülachtrain 36 / ...
2h 31m
CHF 16–36

Basel to Winterthur by bus and train

10Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Winterthur via Zürich HB in around 1h 41m.

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