There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Basel St. Johann by bus, train, car, or rideshare
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
1h 14mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Zurich to Basel85.2 km
1h 34mCHF 5Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
1h 16mCHF 10–86Drive 86.8 km
- Drive from Zurich to Basel St. Johanncar 86.8 km
1h 1mCHF 15–21Train via Zürich HB
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 30mCHF 32–94
Zurich to Basel St. Johann by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Basel St. Johann is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Basel St. Johann is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Basel St. Johann. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Im Wasenboden via Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Basel St. Johann. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof St. Johann via Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Zurich and Basel St. Johann is 87 km. The road distance is 86.8 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Basel St. Johann without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Zurich to Basel St. Johann, including transfers.
Zurich to Basel St. Johann bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.
Zurich to Basel St. Johann train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Basel St. Johann is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 90 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Basel St. Johann, Switzerland?
GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, 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. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- +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
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–95
- 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
Zurich to Basel St. Johann bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.
Zurich to Basel St. Johann train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Basel St. Johann is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Zurich to Basel St. Johann.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich and Basel St. Johann. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.