How to get from Basel to Zurich
- 74 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 05m
- 71 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 05m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 74 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €6, on Sat, Sep 19.
74 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 09mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 09m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Zurichbus
FlixBus·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Basel to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€144November 2026
€69Departures from Basel to Zurich
FlixBus runs 71 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 71 | 00:50 | 23:50 |
| SBBtrain | 40 | 04:36 | 13:43 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:50
- 01:50
- 03:50
- 04:50
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:25
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 06:45
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:25
- 07:30
- 07:35
- 08:15
- 08:25
- 08:50
- 09:50
- 09:55
- 10:50
- 11:30
- 11:55
- 12:30
- 12:55
- 13:55
- 14:05
- 15:05
- 15:30
- 15:35
- 16:00
- 16:05
- 16:30
- 16:35
- 16:40
- 17:00
- 17:05
- 17:40
- 18:00
- 18:05
- 19:00
- 19:05
- 20:00
- 20:55
- 21:00
- 21:25
- 21:55
- 22:25
- 22:50
- 22:55
- 23:25
- 23:50
All departuresSBB
- 04:36
- 05:07
- 05:33
- 05:36
- 05:43
- 06:07
- 06:33
- 06:36
- 06:43
- 07:07
- 07:33
- 07:36
- 07:43
- 08:07
- 08:33
- 08:36
- 08:43
- 09:07
- 09:33
- 09:36
- 09:41
- 09:43
- 10:07
- 10:33
- 10:36
- 10:43
- 10:47
- 11:07
- 11:33
- 11:36
- 11:41
- 11:43
- 12:07
- 12:33
- 12:36
- 12:43
- 13:07
- 13:33
- 13:36
- 13:43
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Basel to Zurich, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 1h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Basel to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 23:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Zurich?
71 a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 23:50.
When is the first train from Basel to Zurich?
The first train with SBB leaves at 04:36 and the last at 13:43, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Basel to Zurich?
40 a day with SBB, between 04:36 and 13:43.
How far is Zurich from Basel?
About 74 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €6. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
Can you get from Basel to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 53m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026