How to get from Basel to Zurich
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 1h 05m, from €9.
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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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.
2 ways from Basel to Zurich: train, bus
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 €9 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Zurich
DepartureBaselWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Basel to Zurich
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €9. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Zurich?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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.
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