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Compare train and bus for Basel to Winterthur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Winterthur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 $48, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 21m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Winterthur
How to get from Basel to Winterthur by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Winterthur is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 5 515 | 5159:43 AM1h44Basel SBB11:27 AMWinterthur station$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 5 515 | 5159:43 AM1h44Basel SBB11:27 AMWinterthur station$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 3 563 | 563 · EC 99 | 998:33 AM1h24Basel SBB9:57 AMWinterthur station$621One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 5 515 | 5159:43 AM1h44Basel SBB11:27 AMWinterthur station$351One-way1 transfer
- IR 37 2267 | 2267 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 29 20945 | 2094510:43 AM2h02Basel SBB12:45 PMOberwinterthur$351One-way2 transfers
- IR 37 2265 | 2265 · IC 5 515 | 515 · S 29 20941 | 209419:43 AM2h02Basel SBB11:45 AMOberwinterthur$361One-way2 transfers
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- Around 34 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Winterthur as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Winterthur station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Winterthur by train.
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