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 60 - SFr 110 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 23m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 220.

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 four times 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 SBB via Schwarzach-St.Veit and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Basel?

The distance between Zagreb and Basel is 705 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 9m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 23m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 210 - SFr 370 and takes 14h 38m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 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 Schwarzach-St.Veit station.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Basel is 846 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Zagreb to Basel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Zagreb to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 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
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1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Basel (BSL)plane ZAG - BSL
4h 23m
CHF 38–216
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Zürich Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
14h 9m
CHF 161–213
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Schwarzach-St.Veittrain Ec
2. Take the train from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
14h 38m
CHF 210–370
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
15h 5m
CHF 238–376
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ZAG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 43m
CHF 106–302
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h
CHF 145–630
Bus to Mahovljani Airport, fly to Mulhouse
1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Laktaši, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Fly from Mahovljani Airport (BNX) to Mulhouse (MLH)plane BNX - MLH
6h 34m
Bus to Mahovljani Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Laktaši, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Fly from Mahovljani Airport (BNX) to Basel (BSL)plane BNX - BSL
6h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N887
15h 50m
CHF 60–110
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
8h 53m
CHF 175–241
Drive 846.3 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Baselcar 846.3 km
10h 26m
CHF 134–193

Zagreb to Basel by bus and train

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14h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 705 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Ryanair and Lufthansa fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Basel SBB via Schwarzach-St.Veit, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 14h 38m.

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