There are 4 ways to get from Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 48mCHF 34–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 32mCHF 7–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birsfelden to Zurich-ZRH85.1 km
56 minDrive 85.1 km
- Drive from Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH)car 85.1 km
56 minCHF 14–20
Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to bus which costs SFr 7 - SFr 13 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which takes 56 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.
No, there is no direct bus from Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) station. However, there are services departing from Birsfelden, Friedhof and arriving at Zurich - Airport Bus Station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Birsfelden, Schulstrasse and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Birsfelden and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 101 km. The road distance is 85.1 km.
The best way to get from Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Birsfelden 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 Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 7 - SFr 13 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Birsfelden, Switzerland and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 29–90 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, 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.
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–90
- 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 Birsfelden to Zurich-ZRH
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zurich - Airport Bus Station.
Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 85 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Birsfelden to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
There are 1243+ hotels available in Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birsfelden and Zurich Airport (ZRH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









