There are 4 ways to get from Zürich Hbf to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or rideshare
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 Ir36 / ...
1h 13mCHF 8–65Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Zurich to Basel85.2 km
1h 32mCHF 5Bus
- Take the bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 14mCHF 15–17Drive 84.2 km
- Drive from Zürich Hbf to Baselcar 84.2 km
58 minCHF 17–24
Zürich Hbf to Basel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Basel is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zürich and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Zürich Hbf and Basel is 88 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.
The best way to get from Zürich Hbf to Basel without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 65.
The train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Zürich Hbf to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zürich Hbf to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zürich Hbf to Basel is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 17 and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between Zürich Hbf, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 26–45 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 6–11 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 24–35
- 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)
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Zürich to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–17
- Website
- Grand Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Zurich to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Zürich Hbf to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Zürich Hbf to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich Hbf to Basel is 84 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Zürich Hbf to Basel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zürich Hbf and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.