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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Basel is to drive which takes 1h and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Basel?

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.

How far is it from Zurich to Basel?

The distance between Zurich and Basel is 83 km. The road distance is 85.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 10.

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

The bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Basel bus from?

Zurich to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Basel?

The best way to get from Zurich to Basel is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 90 and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Zurich to Basel bus arrive?

Zurich to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Zurich to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Basel is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Zurich to Basel.

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

Book your Zurich to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1326+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Zurich to Basel?

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.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Basel by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 5m
CHF 5–10
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 13m
CHF 8–90
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Zurich to Baselrideshare 85.2 km
1h 17m
CHF 5
Drive 85.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Baselcar 85.8 km
1h
CHF 14–21

Zurich to Basel by bus

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Distance: 83.1 km
Duration: 1h 5m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 5–10 and the journey takes 1h 5m. GrandBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 30–90 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Three other operators also service this route.

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