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 9 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 38m.

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 17 - SFr 25.

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 34m.

How far is it from Basel to Winterthur?

The distance between Basel and Winterthur is 118 km. The road distance is 106.1 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 train via Zuerich Hb which takes 1h 34m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Where does the Basel to Winterthur train arrive?

Basel to Winterthur train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich 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 1265+ hotels available in Winterthur.

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

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

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Train via Zuerich Hb
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Winterthurtrain S7 / ...
1h 34m
CHF 28–63
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Winterthurtrain S7 / ...
1h 38m
CHF 10–32
Drive 106.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Winterthurcar 106.1 km
1h 9m
CHF 18–25
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 33–114

Basel to Winterthur by train

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.4 km
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Winterthur via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 1h 34m.

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