There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, 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- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 13mCHF 8–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Zurich to Basel85.2 km
1h 17mCHF 5Bus
- Take the bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 25mCHF 8–14Drive 85.8 km
- Drive from Zurich to Baselcar 85.8 km
1hCHF 14–20
Zurich to Basel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Basel is to drive which takes 1h and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Zurich and Basel is 88 km. The road distance is 85.8 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Basel without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 90.
The train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Zurich to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Basel is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 14 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 29–90 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) once daily. Tickets cost CHF 8–14 and the journey takes 1h 25m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–11
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 24–35
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–85
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- CHF 70–85
- Couchette Carriage
- CHF 45–55
- Seating Carriage
- CHF 15–19
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- igoruzhanskyi@grandbus.com.ua
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Grand Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Zurich to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Zurich to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Basel is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Zurich to Basel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.