There are 5 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann by bus, train, rideshare, car, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Zurich - Airport Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 22mCHF 9–16Train
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Basel SBBtrain Ir36
1h 44mCHF 35–102Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Basel St. Johann88 km
1hDrive 88 km
- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johanncar 88 km
1hCHF 15–21Line 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 42mCHF 13–93
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann is to bus which costs SFr 9 - SFr 16 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann is to drive which takes 1h and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station to Basel St. Johann. However, there are services departing from Zurich - Airport Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Im Wasenboden via Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof St. Johann via Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel St. Johann is 90 km. The road distance is 88 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann without a car is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 16.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zurich - Airport Bus Station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann 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 St. Johann is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 110 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Basel St. Johann, 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 15–70
- 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 St. Johann
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann 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 St. Johann is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel St. Johann.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel St. Johann. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.