There are 5 ways to get from Zürich, Central to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
1h 4mCHF 8–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Zurich to Basel85.2 km
1h 31mCHF 5Bus
- Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
1h 7mDrive 84.5 km
- Drive from Zürich, Central to Baselcar 84.5 km
58 minCHF 14–20Train via Zürich HB
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 20mCHF 29–90
Zürich, Central to Basel by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zürich, Central to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Zürich, Central to Basel is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich Bus Station station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Zürich, Central and Basel is 88 km. The road distance is 84.5 km.
The best way to get from Zürich, Central to Basel without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 90.
The train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB takes 59 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Zürich, Central to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.
Zürich, Central to Basel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zürich, Central to Basel is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Zürich, Central, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?
SBB GmbH operates a train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 8–11 and the journey takes 59 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 57 min.
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–11
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 24–35
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–85
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- CHF 70–85
- Couchette Carriage
- CHF 45–55
- Seating Carriage
- CHF 15–19
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- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- grandbus.com.ua
Bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.grandbus.com.ua/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Zurich to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Zürich, Central to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.
Zürich, Central to Basel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich, Central to Basel is 85 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Zürich, Central to Basel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zürich, Central and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.