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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 2h 30m.

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 25.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Winterthur via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Winterthur?

The distance between Basel and Winterthur is 114 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 train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Basel to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Winterthur bus from?

Basel to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

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.

Train or bus from Basel to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Basel to Winterthur is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Winterthur bus arrive?

Basel to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus 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?

Book your Basel to Winterthur train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Winterthur bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1259+ 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 train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to WinterthurS8 / ...
1h 40m
CHF 22–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Winterthur024
2h 30m
CHF 12–18
Drive 106 km
1. Drive from Basel to Winterthur106 km
1h 9m
CHF 17–25
Train, line 36 train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Waldshut BahnhofRb30
2. Take the train from Waldshut Bahnhof to Bülach36 / ...
2h 37m
CHF 17–37

Basel to Winterthur by train

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Basel to Winterthur.

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Distance: 114.5 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Winterthur via Zurich Bus Station in around 2h 30m.

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