Basel was founded in the first century BC by the Roman General Lucius plancus, and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. The colorful Fastnacht carnival, the Basel Tattoo military band festival, and two jazz music festivals are held here every year in August and April. To visit Basel means to plunge into a bright and eventful life in the midst of the beautiful nature of Switzerland. There are three ways to get from Zurich airport to Basel: private transfer, bus and train.
Transfer from Zurich airport to Basel
The AtoB private transfer is the fastest and most convenient way to get from Zurich Kloten airport to the city of Basel. A personal driver will meet you at the exit of the arrival zone and guide you to the car of the selected class. Our fleet includes exclusively new cars equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable trip from Kloten-Zurich airport. We can provide Zurich airport transfer with a child car seat for a reasonable fee.
Tip:
A taxi from Zurich airport is the cheapest way to get to Basel for a large company or family. In our fleet, you can order a comfortable minivan of the economy or premium class. A professional driver will provide a convenient ride from Zurich airport to Basel: all our drivers are approved by the RTA.
The cost of a transfer from Zurich airport is fixed and depends on:
car class;
the distance to the destination;
time of day, day of week.
Online taxi reservation in Basel is available on our website. To order a car from Zurich-Kloten airport, select the car class, date/time of arrival, and contact details.
How do I get from Zurich airport to Basel by train?
You can take the Swiss Railways train directly from Zurich-Kloten airport to Basel. Zürich Flughafen train station is located directly outside the airport. The terminal station in Basel is Basel SBB. Travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Traffic schedule-approximately 1 time in 2 hours.
How much are tickets for the Zurich-Basel airport train?
The average ticket price for an adult passenger is 28-30 euros. You can buy a boarding pass for a train from Zurich airport at the ticket offices at the station. The vending machines accept cash and credit cards.
You can find the train schedule for the route Zurich-Basel airport on the official website of the Swiss railway transport at the link.
Useful tip: you can save 18 euros by buying train tickets from Zurich to Basel in advance. In case of early booking, a boarding pass for an adult passenger costs 12 euros instead of 30.
Keep in mind that there are penalties for stowaway travel on Swiss trains. Do not throw away the ticket until the end of the trip.
How do I get from Zurich airport to Basel by bus?
You can only get from Zurich-Kloten airport to Basel with transfers. The most convenient and inexpensive way is to first get to the main railway station in Zurich by train. The trip takes up to 15 minutes, and the ticket price from the airport is on average 6 euros. Directly at the bus stop of the station, take the Flixbus bus number 831 (cost-from 8 euros). The final stop in Basel is Basel SBB station.
Where can I buy bus tickets from Zurich to Basel?
You can buy tickets in advance on the official website of the carrier at the link.
Useful answers to your questions
How many kilometers is it from Zurich-Kloten airport to Basel?
The distance between Zurich airport and the city of Basel is 89 km on the shortest route (route A3).
Which is the fastest way to travel from Kloten airport to Basel?
Taxi or rental car. You can rent a car directly at Zurich-Kloten airport (from 30 euros per day).
Do I need to book an airport transfer in advance?
Yes, we recommend that you book your car at least 24 hours before your arrival date.
