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What is the best way to travel from Zurich to Basel?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Trains to Basel from Zurich. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
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What is the cheapest way to reach Basel from Zurich?

You can reach Basel with just £15 by taking a Train from SBB CFF FFS, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
Tuesday
from £15
Wednesday
from £45
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
from £15
Sunday
from £50

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    10:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    11:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £15
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    19:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    20:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £15
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    18:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    19:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 6m
    0
    00:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    07:11
    Basel
    Badischer Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 6m
    0
    00:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    07:11
    Basel
    Badischer Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 24m
    0
    00:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    07:29
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    07:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    08:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £15
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    08:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    09:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £15
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    15:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    16:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £15
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 7m
    0
    18:34
    Zurich
    Central Station
    19:41
    Basel
    Badischer Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £21

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 43m
    0
    16:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    18:48
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 43m
    0
    19:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    21:48
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50

What are the fastest trips from Zurich to Basel?

You can get to Basel from Zurich in just 1h 7m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
Tuesday
from 1h 8m
Wednesday
from 7h 6m
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
from 1h 7m
Sunday
from 2h 43m

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    10:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    11:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £15
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    19:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    20:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £15
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    18:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    19:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 7m
    0
    06:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    08:12
    Basel
    Badischer Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 6m
    0
    00:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    07:11
    Basel
    Badischer Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £45
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 24m
    0
    00:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    07:29
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 7m
    0
    18:34
    Zurich
    Central Station
    19:41
    Basel
    Badischer Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £21
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 7m
    0
    07:34
    Zurich
    Central Station
    08:41
    Basel
    Badischer Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    07:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    08:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £15
  • SBB CFF FFS
    1h 8m
    0
    08:15
    Zurich
    Altstetten
    09:23
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    SBB CFF FFS
    Economy
    from £15

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 43m
    0
    16:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    18:48
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 43m
    0
    19:05
    Zurich
    Central Station
    21:48
    Basel
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £50
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Zurich to Basel

What are the most popular stations in Zurich and Basel?

In Zurich, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Altstetten, while in Basel you will be arriving at Central Station, Badischer Train Station or Markthalle Bus Station, 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 Basel from Zurich? With 4 connections between 5 Bus, Carpool 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 Zurich and Basel, you can pay as low as £15 with a Train from SBB CFF FFS.

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 Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Basel in just 1h 7m.

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 Zurich and Basel are Deutsche Bahn and SBB CFF FFS, 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 Zurich and Basel 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 Zollikon or to Birsfelden, and look at flights from Zurich Airport, and landing at Basel Mulhouse 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 Zurich to Basel?

The most popular companies between Zurich and Basel, are Deutsche Bahn and SBB CFF FFS. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and SBB CFF FFS

All you need to know when you travel from Zurich to Basel

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich to Basel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Zurich to Basel

How can I reach Basel from Zurich?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus, Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Basel from Zurich.

How far is Basel from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich and Basel is 74.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich and Basel?

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 Zurich to Basel?

You can get to Basel with just £15 by taking a Train from SBB CFF FFS.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Basel?

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 Basel in just 1h 7m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Zurich and to Basel

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich and to Basel. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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