What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Zürich HB?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zürich HB is to bus which costs SFr 3 - SFr 5 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Zürich HB?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zürich HB is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Zürich HB?

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

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zürich HB?

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 to Zürich HB?

The distance between Basel and Zürich HB is 83 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Zürich HB without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Zürich HB without a car is to bus via Zürich Bus Station which takes 1h 6m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 13.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Zürich HB?

The bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Station takes 57 min including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zürich HB bus from?

Basel to Zürich HB bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zürich HB train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Zürich HB?

The best way to get from Basel to Zürich HB is to bus via Zürich Bus Station which takes 1h 6m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 95 and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Zürich HB bus arrive?

Basel to Zürich HB bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Zürich HB train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Zürich HB?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zürich HB is 84 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Basel to Zürich HB.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Zürich HB?

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Where can I stay near Zürich HB?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Zürich HB.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Zürich HB?

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

Basel to Zürich HB - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Zürich HB by bus, train (TGV), car, or rideshare

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Bus via Zürich Bus Station
best
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
1h 6m
CHF 6–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof SBB to Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HBbus Ev2
1h 55m
CHF 3–5
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 to Zürich HBcar 84.2 km
58 min
CHF 14–20
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Zurichrideshare 85.5 km
1h 33m
CHF 5

Basel to Zürich HB by train

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Distance: 82.9 km
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Zürich HB, Switzerland?

GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 57 min. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times 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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