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How to get fromZurich Airport (ZRH) to Basalby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basal by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel via Thalwil

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    1. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thalwiltrain train S2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thalwil to Biascatrain train Ic2
    3. Walk from Biasca to Basalunknown unknown
    2h 55m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus bus
    2. Walk from Iragna, Prealberto to Basalunknown unknown
    5h 10m

  3. Fly, train, travel

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Biascatrain train
    3. Walk from Biasca to Basalunknown unknown
    4h 10m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bodio TItrain train Ir46
    2. Walk from Bodio TI to Basalunknown unknown
    3h 49m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
TicketCHF 66Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Basal, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basal. However, you can take the train to Thalwil, take the train to Biasca, then travel to Basal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Basal via Zürich HB, Zürich Hbf, Lugano Stazione, Lugano, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Iragna, Prealberto in around 5h 10m.

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