There are 4 ways to get from Basel St. Johann 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 43mCHF 33–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 23mCHF 9–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Basel St. Johann to Zurich-ZRH88.9 km
1hDrive 88.9 km
- Drive from Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH)car 88.9 km
1hCHF 15–21
Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to bus which costs SFr 9 - SFr 16 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which takes 1h and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH) station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Im Wasenboden and arriving at Zurich - Airport Bus Station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Basel St. Johann and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Basel St. Johann and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 102 km. The road distance is 88.9 km.
The best way to get from Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel St. Johann 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 St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 16 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Basel St. Johann, 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 St. Johann to Zurich-ZRH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zurich - Airport Bus Station.
Basel St. Johann 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 St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Basel St. Johann to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel St. Johann and Zurich Airport (ZRH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.