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ITZurich to Basel Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Basel (Switzerland) · about 74 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Basel, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €19.08 for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) | €18.99 for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 1 h 08 min (17 journeys) | about 1 h 13 min (16 journeys) |
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.
Zurich to Basel: what to expect
Zurich and Basel 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 Zurich–Basel tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- 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 Basel
- The University of Basel, founded in 1460, is Switzerland's oldest university. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Forty museums are spread across the canton of Basel, whose suburbs extend into France and Germany. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Basel is the hometown of the international Art Basel art fair. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Zurich to Basel
How long does the journey from Zurich to Basel take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 1 h 08 min by train and about 1 h 13 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Basel?
The lowest fare seen recently is €18.99 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €19.08. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Zurich to Basel?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €19.08 and the lowest bus fare €18.99, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.