What's the distance between Basel and Zürich by coach?

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

How can I get from Basel to Zürich without driving?

You can travel to Zürich from Basel by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Basel to Zürich from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	20:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures from Basel to Zürich on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 45m	15:15	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	17:20	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1h 30m	18:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	13:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	2h 15m	15:45	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £9, 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£9 - £38	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£22 - £157	Average duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11381 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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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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Basel to Zürich

What's the distance between Basel and Zürich by coach?
The distance between Basel and Zürich by coach is approximately 48 miles (77 km).
How can I get from Basel to Zürich without driving?
You can travel to Zürich from Basel by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£9

19/11

£11

Today

£9

21/11

£12

22/11

£10

23/11

£13

24/11

£8

25/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Basel to Zürich was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £32 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 £7, which is on 2025-11-25.