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

The cheapest way to get from Kloten to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 16 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kloten to Basel is to drive which takes 59 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Kloten and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Kloten to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kloten, Kirchgasse and arriving at Basel SBB via Zurich Airport bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Kloten and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Kloten to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kloten and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Kloten to Basel?

The distance between Kloten and Basel is 99 km. The road distance is 87.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kloten to Basel without a car is to train via Zürich HB which takes 1h 59m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Kloten to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kloten to Basel bus from?

Kloten to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Airport bus station.

Where do I catch the Kloten to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Kloten to Basel?

The best way to get from Kloten to Basel is to train via Zürich HB which takes 1h 59m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 16 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Kloten to Basel bus arrive?

Kloten to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Kloten to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kloten to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kloten to Basel is 88 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kloten to Basel.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kloten to Basel 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 via Zürich HB
best
1. Take the train from Kloten to Zürich HBtrain S7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
1h 59m
CHF 15–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Basel SBBbus N11 / ...
2h 16m
CHF 10–15
Drive 87.8 km
1. Drive from Kloten to Baselcar 87.8 km
59 min
CHF 15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Basel SBBtrain Ir36
2h 32m
CHF 25–48

Kloten to Basel by train

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1h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.7 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Kloten to Basel SBB via Zürich HB in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 8–12 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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