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How to get fromZürich Altstetten to Basel SBB Stationby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Zürich Altstetten to Basel SBB Station by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Zürich Altstetten to Basel SBBtrain train Ir36 / ...
    1h 8m
    CHF 28–85

  2. Line 31 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HBbus bus 31
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
    2h 7m
    CHF 11–88

  3. Drive 79.3 km

    1. Drive from Zürich Altstetten to Basel SBB Stationcar car 79.3 km
    51 min
    CHF 13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Zürich Altstetten to Basel SBB Stationtaxi taxi 79.3 km
    51 min
    CHF 330–400

Zürich Altstetten to Basel SBB Station by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Zürich Altstetten, Switzerland and Basel SBB Station, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich Altstetten to Basel SBB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 28–85 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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