How to travel from Basel to Kloten

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Compare for Basel to Kloten

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Kloten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 47 miles (77 km)

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$37

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$20

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1h 47m

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1h 17m

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1h 8m

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The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Kloten is a train with an average price of $37.
The fastest way to travel from Basel to Kloten is by train with an average journey time of 1h 47m.
Yes, you can take a between Basel and Kloten.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Kloten among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.47. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Basel to Kloten

How to get from Basel to Kloten by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Basel to Kloten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBB
    7:36 AM1h29
    Basel
    9:05 AMKloten
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBB
    7:36 AM1h29
    Basel
    9:05 AMKloten
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBB
    7:36 AM1h29
    Basel
    9:05 AMKloten
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Kloten

Travel to Kloten 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 Kloten.

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You can travel between Basel and Kloten by .
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Kloten is a train with an average price of $37.
The fastest way to travel from Basel to Kloten is by train with an average journey time of 1h 47m.
The distance from Basel to Kloten is approximately 47 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Kloten is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Kloten as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Kloten:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Kloten, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB to go to Kloten by train.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Kloten often also extend their vacation to go to Lucerne, Zurich, Interlaken, Bern, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kloten and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kloten to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A visit to Kloten can be comfortably enjoyed in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore local attractions and enjoy the surrounding Swiss landscape.

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