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

The cheapest way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 2 - SFr 4 and takes 1h.

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 58 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Zürich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

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

The distance between Basel (Station) and Zurich is 82 km. The road distance is 84.2 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 bus which takes 1h and costs SFr 2 - SFr 4.

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

The bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Station takes 57 min including transfers and departs once daily.

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 bus which takes 1h and costs SFr 2 - SFr 4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 95 and takes 1h 13m.

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 84 km. It takes approximately 58 min 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 1231+ 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 bus, train (TGV), car, or rideshare

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1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
1h
CHF 2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 13m
CHF 8–95
Drive 84.2 km
1. Drive from Basel (Station) to Zurichcar 84.2 km
58 min
CHF 14–20
Bus via Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof SBB to Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HBbus Ev2
1h 55m
CHF 65–90
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Zurichrideshare 85.5 km
1h 45m
CHF 5

Basel (Station) to Zurich by train

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Distance: 82.4 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Basel (Station), Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 57 min. Zlatan Prevoz doo also services this route once a week. Alternatively, 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. Three other operators also service this route.

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