There are 4 ways to get from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 48mCHF 34–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 27mCHF 8–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich-ZRH86.3 km
55 minDrive 86.3 km
- Drive from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH)car 86.3 km
55 minCHF 14–21
Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to bus which costs SFr 8 - SFr 15 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which takes 55 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof and arriving at Zurich - Airport Bus Station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Basel, Badischer Bahnhof and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 100 km. The road distance is 86.3 km.
The best way to get from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 15 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Basel, Badischer Bahnhof, Switzerland and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 29–90 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 7–13 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich-ZRH
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zurich - Airport Bus Station.
Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 86 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Basel, Badischer Bahnhof to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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There are 1243+ hotels available in Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel, Badischer Bahnhof and Zurich Airport (ZRH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









