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Compare train and bus for Basel to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 76 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basel to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 36 2055 | 20554:36 AM1h07Basel SBB5:43 AMZurich Altstetten€171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 36 2055 | 20554:36 AM1h07Basel SBB5:43 AMZurich Altstetten€171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 3 551 | 5515:33 AM0h53Basel SBB6:26 AMZurich HB€211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IR 36 2057 | 20575:36 AM1h07Basel SBB6:43 AMZurich Altstetten€181One-way0 transfers
- IR 36 1995 | 1995 · SN 1 13713 | 1371312:07 AM1h48Basel SBB1:55 AMZurich Altstetten€181One-way1 transfer
- IR 36 2055 | 20554:36 AM1h13Basel SBB5:49 AMZurich HB€211One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Zurich
Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Zurich.
- Around 34 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Zurich by train.
- 12 direct trains per day with SBB.
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