What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Canton of Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Canton of Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Canton of Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Canton of Zurich is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Canton of Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Canton of Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Canton of Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Canton of Zurich. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen, Bahnhof via Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Canton of Zurich?

The distance between Basel and Canton of Zurich is 84 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Canton of Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Canton of Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Canton of Zurich?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Basel to Canton of Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Canton of Zurich bus from?

Basel to Canton of Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Canton of Zurich train from?

Basel to Canton of Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Canton of Zurich?

The best way to get from Basel to Canton of Zurich is to bus which takes 1h and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 30 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Canton of Zurich bus arrive?

Basel to Canton of Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Canton of Zurich train arrive?

Basel to Canton of Zurich train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Basel to Canton of Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Canton of Zurich is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Basel to Canton of Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Canton of Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Canton of Zurich?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Canton of Zurich.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Canton of Zurich?

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

Basel to Canton of Zurich - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Canton of Zurich by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
1h
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Zurichrideshare 85.5 km
1h 18m
CHF 5
Train via Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB (TGV)
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
1h 6m
CHF 19–29
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 16m
CHF 30–90
Drive 86.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zurichcar 86.1 km
1h 1m
CHF 14–21

Basel to Canton of Zurich by train and tram (TGV)

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1h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.1 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Canton of Zurich, Switzerland?

GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 16–27 and the journey takes 53 min.

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