There are 4 ways to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 10mCHF 7–13Train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich Flughafentrain Ir36
1h 28mCHF 30–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Basel (Station) to Zurich-ZRH86.1 km
56 minDrive 86.1 km
- Drive from Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)car 86.1 km
56 minCHF 14–21
Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to bus which costs SFr 7 - SFr 13 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which takes 56 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Zurich - Airport Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zürich Flughafen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Basel (Station) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 85 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.
The best way to get from Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 13.
The bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Station takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel (Station) 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 (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 100 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Basel (Station), Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
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. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Zürich Flughafen hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–100 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–100
- 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 (Station) to Zurich-ZRH
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zurich - Airport Bus Station.
Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich Flughafen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 86 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Basel (Station) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel (Station) and Zurich Airport (ZRH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.