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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Winterthur is to drive which costs SFr 17 - SFr 25 and takes 1h 9m.

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 109 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 bus and train which takes 1h 25m and costs .

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 SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Winterthur train arrive?

Basel to Winterthur train services, operated by SBB GmbH, 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 1246+ hotels available in Winterthur.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Winterthur 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, 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
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Winterthurtrain S7 / ...
1h 34m
CHF 18–50
Drive 106.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Winterthurcar 106.1 km
1h 9m
CHF 18–25
Train via Zürich HB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Winterthurtrain S8 / ...
1h 41m
CHF 32–111

Basel to Winterthur by train

58Weekly Trains

1h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 18Cheapest 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 34m.

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