What is the cheapest way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

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

Is there a direct bus between Basel (Station) and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel (Station) 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 (Station) and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Basel (Station) 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 35m.

How far is it from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

The distance between Basel (Station) and Zurich is 93 km. The road distance is 87.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 90.

How long does it take to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel (Station) to Zurich bus from?

Basel (Station) to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel (Station) to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

The best way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 20 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Basel (Station) to Zurich bus arrive?

Basel (Station) to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel (Station) to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Zurich.

Can I share a ride from Basel (Station) to Zurich?

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

Basel (Station) to Zurich - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel (Station) 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 35m
CHF 30–86
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Zurichrideshare 85.5 km
1h 37m
CHF 5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 10m
CHF 17–20
Drive 87.2 km
1. Drive from Basel (Station) to Zurichcar 87.2 km
1h 2m
CHF 15–21
Train via Zuerich Hb (TGV)
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2h 10m
CHF 18–30

Basel (Station) to Zurich by foot and train

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Distance: 92.8 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Basel (Station), Canton of Basel-City, 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 29–85 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 15–17 and the journey takes 57 min.

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