Basel to Zurich bus
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Bus times from Basel to Zurich
Fastest Journey
50 m
Average
1 h 6 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
76 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Basel for Zurich every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Basel to Zurich
 | Distance | 47 miles (76 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 1 h 55 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $40 (€37) |
 | Bus frequency | 8 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there are 8 direct buses a day |
 | Bus companies | SBB, BlaBlaCar or Flixbus |
Buses from Basel to Zurich cover the 47 miles (76 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 55 min with our travel partners like SBB, BlaBlaCar or Flixbus. Normally, there are 8 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $40 (€37), but the average price of bus tickets is $40 (€37). Travelers depart most frequently from Basel SBB and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
Bus providers: FlixBus and SBB from Basel to Zurich
Buy your official FlixBus and SBB bus tickets from Basel to Zurich from $40 (€37) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FlixBus from Basel to Zurich bus information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 7 min
- FlixBus frequency: 7 a day
SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next bus trip between Basel and Zurich, SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.
Book your SBB Basel to Zurich bus with Omio and enjoy a smooth and relaxing journey! Check SBB up-to-date bus schedules for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Basel to Zurich routes as well as the amenities offered in the class fare you choose and buy the most affordable SBB bus tickets online that fit your budget. The distance between Basel and Zurich is 47 miles (76 km), and the best price for a one-way Basel - Zurich SBB bus ticket starts at $40 (€37) if you book in advance. If you would rather search for your SBB ticket in the Omio app, you can quickly see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by bus. Waiting in a line at the bus station to purchase your bus ticket will become yesterday's news. So, book your bus tickets online quickly and easily and enjoy your trip with SBB!
- Average Price: $40
Travel Tips: Bus to Zurich from Basel
When taking the bus between Basel and Zurich, you can choose to depart from bus stations like Basel, Bahnhof, Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and Basel, Gartenstraße. Your trip can end in bus stations such as Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), Zürich and Zurich, Hauptbahnhof.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their buses from Basel SBB and need to travel around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from the city center to get to this bus station.
Passengers arriving in Zurich most often arrive at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and need to travel around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from this bus station to the city center.
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