There are 5 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz by bus, train, rideshare, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Zurich - Airport Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 28mCHF 9–17Train
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Basel SBBtrain Ir36
1h 37mCHF 35–101Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Basel, Messeplatz86.1 km
57 minDrive 86.1 km
- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatzcar 86.1 km
57 minCHF 14–21Line 10 tram, train
- Take the tram from Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof to Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HBtram 10
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2h 35mCHF 13–92
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz is to bus which costs SFr 9 - SFr 17 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz is to drive which takes 57 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 21.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station to Basel, Messeplatz. However, there are services departing from Zurich - Airport Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Riehenring via Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Basel, Messeplatz via Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel, Messeplatz is 92 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz without a car is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 17.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zurich - Airport Bus Station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz is to bus which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 110 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Basel, Messeplatz, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zurich - Airport Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) once daily. Tickets cost CHF 7–13 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich Flughafen to Basel SBB every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 30–100 and the journey takes 1h 27m.
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- 0848 988 988
- [email protected]
- Website
- VBZ
Tram from Zürich Flughafen, Bahnhof to Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- VBZ
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–11
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–85
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- CHF 70–85
- Couchette Carriage
- CHF 45–55
- Seating Carriage
- CHF 15–19
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zurich - Airport Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Basel, Messeplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz is 86 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz.
There are 1340+ hotels available in Basel, Messeplatz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel, Messeplatz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.