How to get from Zurich to Basel
- 74 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h
- 60 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 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.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
74 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 08mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 08m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 31h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich → Baselbus
FlixBus·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Zurich to Basel
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€126November 2026
€80Departures from Zurich to Basel
FlixBus runs 60 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 60 | 00:30 | 23:50 |
| SBBtrain | 40 | 05:08 | 13:08 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 01:59 | 01:59 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 00:45
- 00:50
- 01:45
- 03:20
- 04:00
- 04:20
- 05:50
- 06:00
- 06:10
- 06:50
- 07:10
- 07:15
- 08:10
- 08:15
- 08:25
- 09:10
- 09:15
- 10:10
- 13:35
- 14:00
- 14:05
- 14:35
- 15:00
- 15:05
- 15:25
- 15:50
- 16:00
- 16:05
- 16:25
- 16:50
- 17:00
- 17:20
- 17:50
- 17:55
- 18:00
- 18:15
- 18:20
- 18:55
- 19:00
- 19:05
- 19:15
- 19:20
- 19:25
- 19:40
- 20:05
- 20:25
- 20:40
- 21:05
- 21:40
- 23:45
- 23:50
All departuresSBB
- 05:08
- 05:36
- 05:59
- 06:02
- 06:08
- 06:34
- 06:36
- 06:59
- 07:02
- 07:08
- 07:34
- 07:36
- 07:59
- 08:02
- 08:08
- 08:34
- 08:36
- 08:59
- 09:02
- 09:08
- 09:34
- 09:36
- 09:59
- 10:02
- 10:08
- 10:34
- 10:36
- 10:59
- 11:02
- 11:08
- 11:34
- 11:36
- 11:59
- 12:02
- 12:08
- 12:34
- 12:36
- 12:59
- 13:02
- 13:08
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 01:59
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 Zurich to Basel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich to Basel, about 1h. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 1h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Basel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Basel?
60 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:50.
When is the first train from Zurich to Basel?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:08 and the last at 13:08, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zurich to Basel?
40 a day with SBB, between 05:08 and 13:08.
How far is Basel from Zurich?
About 74 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Basel 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 Zurich to Basel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich 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
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026