How to travel from Basel to Zurich

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Compare bus and train for Basel to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 47 miles (76 km)

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$26

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1h 26m

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1h 46m

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from Basel to Zurich

How to get from Basel to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Basel to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBIR 36 2065 | 2065
    9:36 AM1h07
    Basel SBB
    10:43 AMZurich Altstetten
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIR 36 2065 | 2065
    9:36 AM1h07
    Basel SBB
    10:43 AMZurich Altstetten
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIC 3 763 | 763
    8:07 AM0h53
    Basel SBB
    9:00 AMZurich HB
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIR 36 2063 | 2063
    8:36 AM1h07
    Basel SBB
    9:43 AMZurich Altstetten
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIR 37 2263 | 2263
    8:43 AM1h09
    Basel SBB
    9:52 AMZurich HB
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBIC 3 563 | 563
    8:33 AM0h53
    Basel SBB
    9:26 AMZurich HB
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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Travel from Basel to Zurich: Journey Details

As the distance between Basel and Zurich in Switzerland is less than 90 kilometers, traveling between the two cities by plane is not a practical or cost-effective option. Switzerland has a transport system which prevents trains and buses duplicating the same routes, so making the journey by train is the only possible method other than driving.

Return trips from Zurich to Basel are also available.

How to get from Basel to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Basel to Zürich, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Basel to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Zurich including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Zurich:

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Zurich costing on average $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Basel to Zurich is approximately 47 miles (76 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Zurich is:
  • Around 30 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Zurich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Bartolini Turismo, Autolinee Ventre, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV INOUI to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Bartolini Turismo, Autolinee Ventre.
  • 11 direct trains per day with SBB, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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