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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zurich is to drive which costs SFr 100 - SFr 150 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zurich is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Oelde and arriving at Zürich HB via Dortmund Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Zurich?

The distance between Basel and Zurich is 751 km. The road distance is 595 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Basel to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zurich train from?

Basel to Zurich train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oelde station.

Where does the Basel to Zurich train arrive?

Basel to Zurich train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zurich is 595 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Basel to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Zurich.

Basel to Zurich - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 13 ways to get from Basel to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oelde to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 12m
Drive 595 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Zurichcar 595 km
6h 33m
CHF 100–145
Train, bus via Cologne
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
12h 1m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 23m
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
10h 21m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oelde to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07
13h 3m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
6h 59m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
8h 8m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Oelde to Essen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
7h 14m
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
7h 32m
CHF 155–378
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FMO - ZRH
9h 56m
CHF 111–293
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oelde to Essen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 33m
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
8h 59m
CHF 135–395

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 750.8 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Zürich HB via Oelde, Dortmund Hbf, and Basel SBB in around 8h 12m.

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