How much is the bus ticket from Basel to Zürich?

The cheapest bus tickets from Basel to Zürich start at R 187. The average price for this route is around R 270. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Basel to Zürich?

The average bus journey time from Basel to Zürich is 1h 45m, covering a distance of 80 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Basel to Zürich route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Basel to Zürich?

The earliest bus departs from Basel to Zürich at 05:50. And the latest bus departs at 18:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Basel to Zürich?

A bus trip from Basel to Zürich produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Basel to Zürich from R 135 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
	Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Basel to Zürich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 187, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 45mAverage duration

80 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 187 - R 601	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 482 - R 3 467	Average duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Zürich?

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 546 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11546 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 187

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Zürich by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Basel to Zürich?
The cheapest bus tickets from Basel to Zürich start at R 187. The average price for this route is around R 270. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Basel to Zürich?
The average bus journey time from Basel to Zürich is 1h 45m, covering a distance of 80 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Basel to Zürich route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Basel to Zürich?
The earliest bus departs from Basel to Zürich at 05:50. And the latest bus departs at 18:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Basel to Zürich?
A bus trip from Basel to Zürich produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/12

R 259

06/12

R 218

Today

R 311

08/12

R 280

09/12

R 135

10/12

R 176

11/12

R 176

12/12

R 249

The cheapest trip from Basel to Zürich was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 135

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Zürich as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 135 to R 497 for a bus ticket from Basel to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 135, which is on 2025-12-09.