How far is Basel from Zürich?

About 48 miles (77 km) separate Basel and Zürich.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Zürich?

Most of the buses traveling from Basel to Zürich leave from Basel Central Station and arrive at Zürich Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rietberg Museum, Swiss National Museum, Kunsthaus Zürich, Opera House and Paradeplatz.

Bus Basel to Zürich from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	3:45pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	3:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	3:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	3:45pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	3:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	3:45pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	3:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	3:45pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	3:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	3:45pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	3:45pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	3:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	3:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	1:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	3:45pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Zürich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 45mAverage Duration

50 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $40	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $147	Average Duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Zürich?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Stops in Zürich

A - Zürich Airport

B - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Zürich by bus

How far is Basel from Zürich?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Zürich?
What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$13

11/14

$29

Today

$14

11/16

$17

11/17

$11

11/18

$9

11/19

$14

11/20

$9

The cheapest trip from Basel to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $9

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 $9 to $29 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 $9 which is on 2025-11-18.