How far is Basel from Zürich by coach?

The distance between Zürich and Basel by coach is approximately 48 miles (77 km).

What is the best way to go from Zürich to Basel without a car?

You can travel to Basel from Zürich by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Zürich to Basel from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	16:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	10:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	CheapestFastest
	Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	10:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	10:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:05	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 55m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 30m	11:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	Fastest
Bus	10:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	1h 35m	12:10	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	15:35	Airport (ZLC)	2h 25m	18:00	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 22:29 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Basel

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, 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£9 - £31	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£22 - £126	Average duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Basel?

Stops in Zürich

A
Zürich Airport
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B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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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

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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FlixBus

3.5/511,405 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11405 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 £9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Zürich to Basel

How far is Basel from Zürich by coach?
The distance between Zürich and Basel by coach is approximately 48 miles (77 km).
What is the best way to go from Zürich to Basel without a car?
You can travel to Basel from Zürich by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

£10

21/11

£11

Today

£11

23/11

£17

24/11

£9

25/11

£8

26/11

£8

27/11

£8

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Basel was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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 £8 to £29 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 £8, which is on 2025-11-25.