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

The cheapest way to get from Basel St. Johann to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel St. Johann to Zurich is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Basel St. Johann to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Im Wasenboden and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Basel St. Johann to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Basel St. Johann and arriving at Zürich HB via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Basel St. Johann to Zurich?

The distance between Basel St. Johann and Zurich is 92 km. The road distance is 87 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel St. Johann to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Basel St. Johann to Zurich, including transfers.

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

Basel St. Johann to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

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

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

Train or bus from Basel St. Johann to Zurich?

The best way to get from Basel St. Johann to Zurich is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Basel St. Johann to Zurich bus arrive?

Basel St. Johann to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel St. Johann to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel St. Johann to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel St. Johann to Zurich is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Basel St. Johann to Zurich.

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Zurich.

Can I share a ride from Basel St. Johann to Zurich?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel St. Johann and Zurich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel St. Johann to Zurich by train, bus, car, train (TGV), or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 29m
CHF 31–96
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Zurichrideshare 85.5 km
1h 35m
CHF 5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 10m
Drive 87 km
1. Drive from Basel St. Johann to Zurichcar 87 km
1h 2m
CHF 15–21
Train via Zuerich Hb (TGV)
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2h 4m
CHF 19–30

Basel St. Johann to Zurich by train

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Distance: 92.3 km
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Basel St. Johann, 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 30–95 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 57 min.

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