What is the cheapest way to get from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 21 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich is to drive which takes 56 min and costs SFr 15 - SFr 23.

Is there a direct bus between Basel, St. Jakob and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Basel, St. Jakob and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Basel, St. Jakob and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Basel, Dreispitz and arriving at Zürich HB via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich?

The distance between Basel, St. Jakob and Zurich is 91 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 50.

How long does it take to get from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich bus from?

Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich?

The best way to get from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 21 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich bus arrive?

Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich is 82 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 42m
CHF 28–48
Drive 82.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel, St. Jakob to Zurichcar 82.1 km
56 min
CHF 16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus 207 / ...
2h 33m
CHF 19–21
Line 37 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, St. Jakob to Basel, Bahnhof SBBbus 37
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2h 11m
CHF 20–30

Basel, St. Jakob to Zurich by foot, tram, and train

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Distance: 90.8 km
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Basel, St. Jakob, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 26–45 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 6–10 and the journey takes 1h 15m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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