There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Münchenstein by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
1h 11mCHF 10–33Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
1h 17mCHF 12–17Drive 84.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Münchenstein84.3 km
58 minCHF 14–20Train via Zürich HB
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
1h 31mCHF 22–42
Zurich to Münchenstein by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Münchenstein is to bus which costs SFr 12 - SFr 17 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Münchenstein is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Münchenstein. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Münchenstein, Hofmatt via Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Zurich and Münchenstein is 92 km. The road distance is 84.3 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Münchenstein without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 35.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Zurich to Münchenstein, including transfers.
Zurich to Münchenstein train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Münchenstein is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 17 and takes 1h 17m.
Zurich to Münchenstein train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Münchenstein is 84 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Zurich to Münchenstein.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Münchenstein, Switzerland?
SBB GmbH operates a train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 8–10 and the journey takes 54 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 8–12 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
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- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–10
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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