There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Münchenstein by train, bus, or car
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 10mCHF 10–29Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus 207 / ...
1h 37mCHF 16–19Drive 84.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Münchensteincar 84.3 km
58 minCHF 17–24Train via Zürich HB
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
1h 30mCHF 29–45
Zurich to Münchenstein by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Münchenstein is to train which costs SFr 10 - SFr 30 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Münchenstein is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Münchenstein. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Basel SBB via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Münchenstein. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Münchenstein, Hofmatt via Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Zurich and Münchenstein is 92 km. The road distance is 84.3 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Münchenstein without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 30.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Zurich to Münchenstein, including transfers.
Zurich to Münchenstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Münchenstein train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Münchenstein is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 19 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Münchenstein, Switzerland?
SBB GmbH operates a train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 8–10 and the journey takes 53 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 6–11 and the journey takes 1h 15m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–10
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–16
- Website
- Grand Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Münchenstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Zurich to Münchenstein train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Münchenstein is 84 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Zurich to Münchenstein.
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