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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Basel is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.

Is there a direct bus between Winterthur and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur to Basel. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Basel SBB via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Basel. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Basel?

The distance between Winterthur and Basel is 118 km. The road distance is 105.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Basel without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Winterthur to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Winterthur to Basel?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Basel is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Winterthur to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Winterthur to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Basel is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Winterthur to Basel.

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

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

Book your Winterthur to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Winterthur 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
best
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Zürich HBtrain S24 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 55m
CHF 24–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Winterthur to Zurich Bus Stationbus 024
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
1h 58m
CHF 12–18
Drive 105.7 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Baselcar 105.7 km
1h 10m
CHF 17–24
Train via Zürich HB
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Zürich HBtrain S11 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2h 3m
CHF 21–46

Winterthur to Basel by train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.9 km
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Winterthur to Basel SBB via Zürich HB in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winterthur to Basel SBB via Zurich Bus Station in around 1h 58m.

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