How far is Basel from Zürich?

The distance covered from Basel to Zürich is 77 km (48 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Zürich?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, in Zürich.

Bus Basel to Zürich from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	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	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 24
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 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	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	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 26
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 27
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 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	6:50pm	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	6:40pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	8:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Basel to Zürich on November 29
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 a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, 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 Price$16 - $69	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$41 - $289	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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,409 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11409 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 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

How far is Basel from Zürich?
The distance covered from Basel to Zürich is 77 km (48 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Basel to Zürich?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Basel Central Station, in Basel, and end it at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, 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

11-21

$21

11-22

$28

Today

$41

11-24

$17

11-25

$15

11-26

$13

11-27

$15

11-28

$18

The cheapest trip from Basel to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $13

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 $13 to $59 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 $13 which is on 2025-11-26.