What is the distance between Zürich and Basel?

The distance separating Zürich and Basel is 48 miles (77 km).

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

If you're headed to Basel from Zürich, chances are that your bus will leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Basel Central Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cathedral and Pfalz, Museum Tinguely, Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel exhibition centre and BaselCard.

Bus Zürich to Basel from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Basel on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Basel on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Basel on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Basel on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Basel on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Basel on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Basel on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Basel on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	6:00pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Basel

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

50 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $42	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $123	Average Duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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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.

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Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Basel?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Basel by bus

What is the distance between Zürich and Basel?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

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

$20

Today

$14

11/16

$21

11/17

$11

11/18

$10

11/19

$10

11/20

$10

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Basel was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $23 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-19.