What is the best way to travel from Basel to Zurich?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Buses and Trains for the journey to Zurich from Basel. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Zurich from Basel?
You can get to Zurich with just £5 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 9m004:47BaselBadischer Train Station06:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 22m005:34BaselBadischer Train Station07:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 18m006:38BaselBadischer Train Station08:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 7m008:49BaselBadischer Train Station10:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m005:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport06:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m008:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m011:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport12:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m014:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport15:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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FlixBus1h 50m020:35Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport22:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m004:37BaselCentral Station05:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m007:37BaselCentral Station08:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m008:37BaselCentral Station09:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 9m004:47BaselBadischer Train Station06:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m002:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport03:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m005:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport06:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m008:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m011:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport12:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
Cheapest Buses tomorrow
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BlaBlaCar1h 10m018:10Basel Mulhouse Airport19:20Zurich0Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m002:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport03:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m005:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport06:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m008:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m018:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport20:10ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 50m020:35Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport22:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 13m000:11BaselCentral Station01:24ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 12m004:37BaselCentral Station05:49ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 21m005:01BaselCentral Station06:22ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 9m004:47BaselBadischer Train Station06:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
Cheapest Carpool Friday
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FlixBus1h 5m000:50BaselFrobenstrasse Bus Station01:55ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 5m001:05BaselFrobenstrasse Bus Station02:10ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 5m002:50BaselFrobenstrasse Bus Station03:55ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 10m007:40BaselFrobenstrasse Bus Station08:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m004:37BaselCentral Station05:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m005:37BaselCentral Station06:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m006:37BaselCentral Station07:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 23m006:33BaselBadischer Train Station08:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m002:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport03:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m005:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport06:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m008:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m011:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport12:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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BlaBlaCar1h 0m021:30Basel22:30Zurich0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m018:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport20:10ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 50m020:35Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport22:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
Cheapest Carpool Sunday
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m018:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport20:10ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 25m005:50Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport07:15ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 55m007:45Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:40ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 8m004:47BaselBadischer Train Station06:55ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 23m005:32BaselBadischer Train Station07:55ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 17m006:38BaselBadischer Train Station08:55ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 6m008:49BaselBadischer Train Station10:55ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m002:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport03:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m005:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport06:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m008:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m011:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport12:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Trains Monday
Cheapest Carpool Monday
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m018:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport20:10ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 50m020:35Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport22:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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What are the fastest trips from Basel to Zurich?
You can get to Zurich from Basel in just 1h 0m with a Car from BlaBlaCar. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m005:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport06:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m008:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m011:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport12:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m014:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport15:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 7m008:49BaselBadischer Train Station10:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 7m009:49BaselBadischer Train Station11:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 9m004:47BaselBadischer Train Station06:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 18m006:38BaselBadischer Train Station08:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
Fastest Carpool today
Fastest Buses today
Fastest Trains today
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m002:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport03:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m005:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport06:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m008:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m011:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport12:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m004:37BaselCentral Station05:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m007:37BaselCentral Station08:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m008:37BaselCentral Station09:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 9m004:47BaselBadischer Train Station06:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 50m020:35Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport22:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
Fastest Carpool tomorrow
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m002:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport03:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m005:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport06:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m008:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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BlaBlaCar1h 10m018:10Basel Mulhouse Airport19:20Zurich0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 12m004:37BaselCentral Station05:49ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 13m000:11BaselCentral Station01:24ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 21m005:01BaselCentral Station06:22ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 9m004:47BaselBadischer Train Station06:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m018:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport20:10ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 50m020:35Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport22:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
Fastest Carpool Friday
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m002:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport03:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m005:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport06:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m008:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m011:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport12:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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FlixBus1h 5m000:50BaselFrobenstrasse Bus Station01:55ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 5m001:05BaselFrobenstrasse Bus Station02:10ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 5m002:50BaselFrobenstrasse Bus Station03:55ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 10m007:40BaselFrobenstrasse Bus Station08:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m004:37BaselCentral Station05:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m005:37BaselCentral Station06:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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SBB CFF FFS1h 6m006:37BaselCentral Station07:43ZurichAltstetten0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 7m007:49BaselBadischer Train Station09:56ZurichCentral Station0Economy
Fastest Carpool Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
Fastest Trains Saturday
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BlaBlaCar1h 0m021:30Basel22:30Zurich0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m018:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport20:10ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 50m020:35Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport22:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
Fastest Carpool Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m002:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport03:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m005:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport06:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m008:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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DND Trans Negara1h 5m011:30Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport12:35ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Premium Economy
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FlixBus1h 25m005:50Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport07:15ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m018:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport20:10ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 55m007:45Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport09:40ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 6m008:49BaselBadischer Train Station10:55ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 6m009:49BaselBadischer Train Station11:55ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 8m004:47BaselBadischer Train Station06:55ZurichCentral Station0Economy
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Deutsche Bahn2h 17m006:38BaselBadischer Train Station08:55ZurichCentral Station0Economy
Fastest Carpool Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
Fastest Trains Monday
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FlixBus1h 30m017:20Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport18:50ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 30m018:40Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport20:10ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
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FlixBus1h 50m020:35Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport22:25ZurichCentral Bus Station Sihlquai0Economy
Fastest Buses Tuesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Basel to Zurich
What are the most popular stations in Basel and Zurich?
In Basel, you will usually depart from Badischer Train Station, Central Station or Markthalle Bus Station, while in Zurich you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Central Polybahn, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Zurich from Basel? With 10 connections between 4 Car, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Basel and Zurich, you can pay as low as £5 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Car from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Zurich in just 1h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Basel and Zurich are DND Trans Negara, FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Basel and Zurich is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Birsfelden or to Zollikon, and look at flights from Basel Mulhouse Airport, and landing at Zurich Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Basel to Zurich?
The most popular companies between Basel and Zurich, are DND Trans Negara, FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and SBB CFF FFS
All you need to know when you travel from Basel to Zurich
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Basel to Zurich. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Basel to Zurich
How can I reach Zurich from Basel?
Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Car, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Zurich from Basel.
How far is Zurich from Basel?
The distance between Basel and Zurich is 74.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Basel and Zurich?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 13 kgs, and a flight 18 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Basel to Zurich?
You can get to Zurich with just £5 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Zurich?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Zurich in just 1h 0m with a Car from BlaBlaCar.
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