How to get from Basel to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Basel to Zurich by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 74 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 05m
- 72 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:25, last at 23:55
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 28 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 €3, on Sat, Oct 17.
74 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 1h 09mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Reading date not recorded | 1h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Oct 291h 09m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Reading date not recorded1h 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.
- 1Canton of Basel-Stadt → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which 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.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Basel to Zurich
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €68 | |
| December 2026 | €63 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Basel to Zurich
FlixBus runs 72 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 72 | 00:25 | 23:55 |
| SBBtrain | 40 | 04:36 | 14:36 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:25
- 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
- 07:35
- 08:30
- 08:50
- 08:55
- 09:25
- 09:50
- 09:55
- 11:30
- 11:50
- 11:55
- 12:30
- 12:55
- 14:05
- 14:55
- 15:05
- 15:30
- 15:35
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 16:35
- 16:40
- 17:00
- 17:05
- 17:40
- 18:05
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 20:05
- 20:55
- 21:25
- 21:55
- 22:00
- 22:25
- 22:50
- 23:50
- 23:55
All departures SBB
- 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
- 09:43
- 10:07
- 10:33
- 10:36
- 10:43
- 11:07
- 11:33
- 11:36
- 11:43
- 12:07
- 12:33
- 12:36
- 12:43
- 13:07
- 13:33
- 13:36
- 13:43
- 14:07
- 14:33
- 14:36
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.
- Train· 53m€13Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 29
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
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Canton of Basel-Stadt to Zurich Airport, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
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Basel to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Zurich?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 1h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Basel to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Zurich?
Routavio's timetable check shows 72 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:55.
When is the first train from Basel to Zurich?
The first train with SBB leaves at 04:36 and the last at 14:36, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Basel to Zurich?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures a day with SBB, between 04:36 and 14:36.
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?
Routavio's price check puts 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?
According to Routavio's route data, 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?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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.
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026