Basel Airport-Zurich free with Swiss Travel Pass?
A family of 4 is planning a trip from Basel airport to Zurich HB for two evenings: the first on a Sunday and then back on a Wednesday. They are wondering if they can use the Swiss Travel Pass for their train journey and if train services are available during the evening. Help was offered clarifying that the Swiss Travel Pass is valid for this route and confirming that trains run until 22:00.
- You can use the Swiss Travel Pass to travel for free between Basel Airport and Zurich HB.
- Trains run from Zurich to Basel Airport until 22:00, arriving around 23:40.
- For the journey, it’s best to book both the train and the bus together via the SBB website or app.
- Reservations are not necessary for trains or the airport bus when holding a valid Swiss Travel Pass.
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Hi, we are a family of 4 wanting to travel by train from Basel airport to Zurich HB on a Sunday evening and back, 4 days later, on a Wednesday evening. I can see that a 4 day Swiss Pass for myself&partner might be an option (&kids travel free with us) but can’t verify that there are train services on this route(&in evening) that are free with Swiss Pass. Any help gratefully received. Thank you.
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Hi CaraB and welcome to MySwissAlps.com!
With the Swiss Travel Pass you can use all the trains and busses in Switzerland, so yes, you can travel for free between Basel Airport and Zurich HB. You can see the validity map of the Swiss travel Pass here: http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/validity. Learn more about how to use your Swiss travel Pass at http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/howtouse. And you can buy it here: http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/price.
Regarding the timetable, if you are not familiar with the SBB timetable, then start here: http://www.myswissalps.com/timetable. There are trains until 22:00 from Zurich to Basel Airport (arriving at 23:40 to Basel Airport).
I hope this helps,
Ildiko
Just to clarify: there is no train to Basel Airport (aka Euroairport). It is served by a local Basel city bus (route 50) that runs to/from outside Basel SBB main station. There are many trains Basel SBB – Zurich HB via two routes. The fastest are non stop and take around 1 hour.
Thank you for these replies. Very helpful.
Is it worth booking the airport bus part of the journey when i book the train tickets please?
Yes, I would buy both at the same time on the SBB website or app. You do not need to buy separately, just look for Zurich HB – Basel Airport in the timetable. The listed routes you will see will be the whole trip, including the train and the bus part.
Learn more about the timetable at http://www.myswissalps.com/timetable.
Ildiko
Iidiko, I have a follow up question, do you need to book a reservation for the airport bus and train if you are using your Swiss Travel Pass?
Reservations are not necessary on inter city trains in Switzerland, especially on the frequent main trunk routes like Basel – Zurich.
The number 50 bus Basel SBB – Basel airport is a normal urban city bus, so if you are travelling with a valid Swiss Travel Pass you just get on and go.
Thank you! I am very grateful for this forum. It is so helpful.
Hi Sooderoo, CaraB,
You can find more information about the bus service to/from Basel Airport here: http://www.myswissalps.com/airports/basel There is no need to make a reservation.
Regards,
Anna
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