How to get from Zagreb to Basel
- 669 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 37h 28m
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We compared the ways to travel from Zagreb to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 37h 28m by bus, train, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 669 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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669 km
Zagreb to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zagreb → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·12h 55m - 2Zurich Airport → Basel Mulhouse Freiburgbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 30m - 3Basel Mulhouse Freiburg → ColmarbusBlaBlaCar Bus·45m
- 4Colmar → Baseltrain
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français·49m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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.
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZagreb-Zurich AirportBook →BlaBlaCar BusZurich Airport-Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg-ColmarBook →Société Nationale des Chemins de fer FrançaisColmar-BaselBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zagreb to Basel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zagreb to Zurich Airport, about 12h 55m. Transfer in Zurich Airport and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (1h 30m). Transfer in Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Colmar (45 min). Transfer in Colmar and continue by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français train on to Basel (49 min). In total it's roughly €82 over 37h 28m, 3 transfers.
Zagreb to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 37h 28m by bus, train, 3 transfers.
Is there a bus from Zagreb to Basel?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Zagreb to Basel?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Basel from Zagreb?
About 669 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zagreb to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €82. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zagreb to Basel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Basel?
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.
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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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026