How to get from Zurich to Basel
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Basel by price and travel time (route calculated on 13 October 2026).
- 74 km as the crow flies
- 63 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:30, last at 23:50
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 13 October 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Basel: bus. The two cities are about 74 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 13 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
74 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €17Older observation | 1h 08mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Older observation | 1hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€17Older observation1h 08m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Older observation1h · 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.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Zurich to Basel
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €208 | |
| November 2026 | €100 | |
| December 2026 | €172 |
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 Zurich to Basel
FlixBus runs 63 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 63 | 00:30 | 23:50 |
| SBBtrain | 40 | 05:08 | 13:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 01:59 | 01:59 |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:30
- 00:45
- 00:50
- 02:45
- 03:20
- 04:00
- 04:20
- 05:50
- 06:10
- 06:20
- 07:10
- 07:15
- 07:50
- 08:10
- 08:15
- 08:25
- 09:10
- 10:15
- 10:25
- 11:10
- 13:35
- 14:00
- 14:05
- 14:35
- 15:00
- 15:05
- 15:25
- 15:50
- 16:00
- 16:05
- 16:25
- 16:35
- 16:50
- 17:00
- 17:05
- 17:20
- 17:55
- 18:00
- 18:15
- 18:20
- 18:50
- 18:55
- 19:00
- 19:05
- 19:15
- 19:25
- 19:40
- 20:05
- 20:25
- 20:40
- 22:05
- 22:25
- 22:40
- 23:45
- 23:50
All departures SBB
- 05:08
- 05:36
- 05:59
- 06:08
- 06:10
- 06:34
- 06:36
- 06:59
- 07:08
- 07:10
- 07:34
- 07:36
- 07:59
- 08:08
- 08:10
- 08:34
- 08:36
- 08:59
- 09:08
- 09:10
- 09:34
- 09:36
- 09:59
- 10:08
- 10:10
- 10:34
- 10:36
- 10:59
- 11:08
- 11:10
- 11:34
- 11:36
- 11:59
- 12:08
- 12:10
- 12:34
- 12:36
- 12:59
- 13:08
- 13:10
All departures BlaBlaCar 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.
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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
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 13 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich to Basel, about 1h. In total it's roughly €5 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
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Zurich to Basel: common questions
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?
Routavio's timetable check shows 63 bus departures 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 13:10, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zurich to Basel?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures a day with SBB, between 05:08 and 13:10.
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.
Which operators run Zurich to Basel?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Basel?
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: 13 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 Oct 2026