What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Kloten?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kloten is to bus which costs SFr 9 - SFr 17 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Kloten?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kloten is to drive which takes 59 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kloten?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kloten. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Kloten, Kirchgasse via Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kloten?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kloten. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Kloten via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Kloten?

The distance between Basel and Kloten is 87 km. The road distance is 88.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Kloten without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Kloten without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 17.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Kloten?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Basel to Kloten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kloten bus from?

Basel to Kloten bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kloten train from?

Basel to Kloten train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Kloten?

The best way to get from Basel to Kloten is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 17. Alternatively, you can train via Zuerich Hb, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Basel to Kloten bus arrive?

Basel to Kloten bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zurich - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Kloten train arrive?

Basel to Kloten train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Basel to Kloten?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kloten is 88 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Basel to Kloten.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Kloten?

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Basel to Kloten - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Kloten by bus, train (TGV), car, or train

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1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 18m
CHF 9–16
Train via Zuerich Hb
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Klotentrain S7 / ...
1h 21m
CHF 20–37
Drive 88.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Klotencar 88.5 km
59 min
CHF 15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich Flughafentrain Ir36
1h 36m
CHF 35–102

Basel to Kloten by bus

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Distance: 87.5 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kloten, 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, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Kloten via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 1h 21m.

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