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

The cheapest way to get from Opfikon to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 7 - SFr 13 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Opfikon to Basel is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Opfikon and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Opfikon to Basel. However, there are services departing from Opfikon, Schulstrasse and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Zurich - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Opfikon and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Opfikon to Basel. However, there are services departing from Opfikon and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Opfikon to Basel?

The distance between Opfikon and Basel is 96 km. The road distance is 86.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Opfikon to Basel without a car is to train via Zürich HB which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Opfikon to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Opfikon to Basel bus from?

Opfikon to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zurich - Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Opfikon to Basel train from?

Opfikon to Basel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Opfikon to Basel?

The best way to get from Opfikon to Basel is to train via Zürich HB which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 7 - SFr 13 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Opfikon to Basel bus arrive?

Opfikon to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Opfikon to Basel train arrive?

Opfikon to Basel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Opfikon to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Opfikon to Basel is 87 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Opfikon to Basel.

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

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

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Train via Zürich HB
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
1h 52m
CHF 10–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich - Airport Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 13m
CHF 8–12
Drive 86.5 km
1. Drive from Opfikon to Baselcar 86.5 km
58 min
CHF 15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Basel SBBtrain Ir36
2h 33m
CHF 32–48

Opfikon to Basel by train

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Distance: 96 km
Duration: 1h 52m

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

SBB GmbH operates a train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 8–11 and the journey takes 53 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zurich - Airport Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) once daily. Tickets cost CHF 5–9 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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