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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Zagreb and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via München Hbf and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Basel?

The distance between Zagreb and Basel is 704 km. The road distance is 846.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 10m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Zagreb to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Basel train from?

Zagreb to Basel train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train, bus or fly from Zagreb to Basel?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 220 and takes 14h 51m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Zagreb to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zagreb to Basel train arrive?

Zagreb to Basel train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Basel is 846 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Zagreb to Basel.

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

Book your Zagreb to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zagreb to Basel bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Basel.

Zagreb to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Zagreb to Basel by plane, bus, train, night train, shuttle, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Basel (BSL)ZAG - BSL
4h 25m
CHF 42–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Basel SBBN887
15h 50m
CHF 35–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zürich Hbf
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
14h 10m
CHF 153–174
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Muenchen HbfEc
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
14h 51m
CHF 84–219
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zuerich HbEn
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
15h 6m
CHF 61–95
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)ZAG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 34m
CHF 102–260
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LJU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 1m
CHF 132–507
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
8h 50m
CHF 176–246
Drive 846.3 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Basel846.3 km
10h 22m
CHF 136–196

Zagreb to Basel by bus and train

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14h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704.1 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Basel, Switzerland?

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Basel Bad Bf via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 14h 51m.

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