How much is the bus ticket from Basel to Zürich?

The cheapest bus tickets from Basel to Zürich start from $16. The average price for this route is around $23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Basel to Zürich?

The average bus travel time from Basel to Zürich is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 80 km. The quickest bus can get 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 4 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Basel to Zürich?

The earliest bus departs from Basel to Zürich at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 6:40pm.

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

A bus trip from Basel to Zürich generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Basel to Zürich from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on December 31
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	Cheapest
	Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on January 1
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	5:50am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 25m	7:15am	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
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on January 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 25m	7:15am	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
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on January 3
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	5:50am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 25m	7:15am	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
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on January 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 25m	7:15am	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
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 25m	7:15am	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
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on January 6
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

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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 a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

80 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $58	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $380	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

3.5/511,832 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11832 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $16

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Zürich by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $16. The average price for this route is around $23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Basel to Zürich?
The average bus travel time from Basel to Zürich is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 80 km. The quickest bus can get 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 4 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Basel to Zürich?
The earliest bus departs from Basel to Zürich at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 6:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Basel to Zürich?
A bus trip from Basel to Zürich generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.