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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 8 - SFr 17 and takes 2h 28m.

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 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 29 - SFr 60.

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 train from?

Winterthur to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Winterthur 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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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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 29–56
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Zürich HBtrain S24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 28m
CHF 8–17
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 20–46

Winterthur to Basel by train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 29Cheapest Price

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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.

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