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ITBasel to Zurich Train & Bus Tickets
From Basel (Switzerland) to Zurich (Switzerland) · about 74 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Basel to Zurich, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €18.99 for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 1 h 21 min (78 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 63 (median of 1 days) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Basel to Zurich: what to expect
Basel and Zurich are about 74 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Switzerland, so no border formalities are required. At 74 km this is a short regional hop.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Basel–Zurich tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €18.99, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Zurich
- The Dada art movement was born in Zurich at the Cabaret Voltaire, which opened on 5 February 1916. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The first railway on Swiss territory was the Spanisch-Brötli-Bahn, connecting Zurich with Baden from 1847. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Zurich's famous Bahnhofstrasse (Station Street) was laid out in 1867. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Basel to Zurich
How long does the journey from Basel to Zurich take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 1 h 21 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Basel to Zurich?
The lowest fare seen recently is €18.99 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €18.99). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Basel to Zurich?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Basel and Zurich?
Recent searches listed a median of 63 bus departures per day.