Transfers Countries Switzerland BaselBasel to Zurich

Private car transfer from Basel to Zurich

88km

One way

From $42 per person

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Private transfer in 1 h 10 min

88km

One way

From $42 per person

Trusted by 2+ million happy travelers across 130 countries

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What's included

Door-to-door service

Pick-up and drop-off at any address

Flight tracking included

Your driver will wait if your flight is delayed

Professional English-speaking driver

Local expert, fully licensed and insured

Clean, air-conditioned vehicle

Comfortable ride with climate control

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure

Luggage included

1 suitcase and 1 carry-on per passenger

Your trip at a glance

1 h 10 min

88km

Private driver

Pick up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Basel.

Help with your luggage

Trip

You will travel in comfort for 1 h 10 min.

Smoke-free

Child seats

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Clean, comfortable car

Accessible

Free cancellation

Don't miss out on sightseeing stops!

Explore at your own pace and discover these hidden gems on the way.

Vitra Design Museum

Augusta Raurica

Zurich

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Zurich.

Door-to-door service

Total distance↔ 88 km

Estimated time1 h 10 min

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Verified reviews from 2,196 travelers who booked this route

Dec 22, 2025

"I booked with the wrong address for our pick up. I emailed and received a response within a few minutes. The driver called me upon his arrival. He was very courteous and magically was able to fit all our luggage. The entire process was seamless and the ride was enjoyable. I would have no hesitation to use them again."

MARILOU

United States

Dec 9, 2025

"Everything went very smoothly - the driver was there on time and got us to the hotel no problem. We were too early to visit the museum stop (our fault) so just skipped it but he did a great job getting us to the hotel quickly."

Mary

United States

Sep 20, 2025

""Ali H. was perhaps the best DayTrip driver and experience we have had over the course of several years and DayTrip reservations. He met us at the hotel and cheerfully introduced himself, and proceeded to load all our heavy baggage. He was polite, friendly and very flexible. We truly enjoyed his company. Professional and safe and knew exactly where we were going and always johnny on the spot picking us up at our enroute tour stops. Could not have asked for any better. " "

Dennis

United States

Sep 19, 2025

"My clients wanted me to let you know that the driver was excellent, kind, helpful – they were thrilled and wanted you to know what an excellent job he did for the Brewsters!!!"

Maggie

United States

Nov 19, 2024

"Gabriel was timely, professional, kind, helpful, efficient and overall wonderful. We could not have asked for a better driver. His car was comfortable, clean, and had water and chargers for phones. My mother had trouble walking and he was prepared and willing to gently help her. The luggage was well placed and already in the car when we arrived. He was informative and flexible—just perfect!!!!"

Jill

United States

Oct 28, 2024

"Hello! Our experience was perfect! I would definitely recommend Daytrip. Booking was easy, we were kept informed, our driver was great. We have nothing bad to say - it was all great! "

Lorin

United States

Jul 31, 2024

"The trip was excellent. the driving skill of the driver was also excellent. We always felt comfortable with the trip and arrived at our destination on time. thank you for the excellent service. "

Scott

United States

Jun 30, 2024

"Enache arrived to pick us up a few minutes early. He was great! The van was immaculate and the trip went smoothly"

Janae

United States

Apr 19, 2024

"The trip was perfect. Five stars. The driver was friendly and professional, sending a text that he was on his way and arriving on time. He helped with our bags and drove safely to our destination. Highly recommend!"

Aly

United States

Dec 29, 2023

"Nikola was wonderful! We understand it was his first trip & he was a little shy, but we also had 6 passengers, so we were talking among ourselves and probably made it difficult for him in that respect. He suggested a nice village for our stop in lieu of the tourist village we had chosen and it was an amazing choice! We a great time! I love having the local perspective on things. Thank you for another great ride!"

Brenda

United States

Nov 29, 2023

"It was a fabulous experience from booking to arrival. Darko was professional, communicated with me regarding pickup and was on time and safe and DayTrip made it easy to change my pickup location. It is nice to have a dependable service and we look forward to more journeys with you during the summer when we return to Europe. "

Diane

United States

Nov 6, 2023

"Dear Marketa, Our experience with Daytrip was quite satisfactory. Darko arrived early to pick us up. He was courteous and friendly. On the way to Zurich, he pointed out interesting sights along the way. I would use your company again if the opportunity arose. Thank you. Marianne Woody"

Marianne

United States

Oct 21, 2023

"Our trip with Dena was perfect. We hit some terrible traffic and he kept us updated about how long the trip would take based on his GPS data. The car was clean and comfortable."

Christine

United States

Oct 11, 2023

"The service was amazing. Darko was prompt and communicative. I learned that our boat would make two stops on the morning of our pick up and was not sure the Darko would find us at the stop we had to get off! On his way to get us he called to confirm the location and let us know his time of arrival"

Janet

United States

Oct 5, 2023

"Dear DayTrip Team, Thank you for providing my ride last week from Basel to Zurich Switzerland. Everything went exactly as planned and my driver was excellent. I had used your services several times before while traveling in Tuscany a couple of years ago. In every case, I was extremely impressed with the professionalism of the drivers, the comfort of the vehicle and support from the entire DayTrip team. You are an exceptional company! Thank you so much!"

Kathleen

United States

Sep 30, 2023

"Elisaveta arrived on time in a clean car , she presented well & the drive went smoothly. A very professional transfer"

Lyn

Australia

Sep 17, 2023

"The trip from Basel to Zürich went very well. The driver was perfectly on time and helped with our luggage and was very professional and courteous. It was a very positive experience overall. "

James

United States

Jul 11, 2023

"Nikola was excellent. He was in time and the vehicle was in great condition and he even provided bottled water for us. I especially appreciated that he texted me the night before to confirm the details of our pickup"

Jessica

United States

Jun 9, 2023

"I have been trying to figure out where I could write a review about my trip but my driver Elisaveta was fantastic! There was a little confusion on what port my river boat docked at when I booked the transfer. Then the day of we realized they docked in a different area and she was able to find us no problem. So it calmed my nerves immediately that she was able to come to us instead of us trying to find her and the other dock address I listed on the reservation. Very appreciate of that! "

Kelsey

United States

May 19, 2023

"Our trip with Daniel was absolutely perfect! He was punctual, kind and answered all of our questions about the area we were visiting! "

Heather

United States

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Basel to Zurich

You can be in Zurich from Basel in about one hour without any transfer. Trains leave every 15 minutes from Basel’s main train station throughout the day, making this a very quick and manageable trip for spontaneous trips. Tickets start at 36 USD one way.

Yes, trains leave every 15 minutes between Basel and Zurich, and the commute is one hour each way. Tickets cost about 20-30 USD one way, but for residents of Switzerland, there are options for slightly cheaper commutes depending on your ticket tariff. This distance is completely doable as a commute, depending on what you consider to be far from home.

2 to 3 days is enough time in Zurich to see all the major sites without feeling like you are rushing to see everything. A day trip out of Zurich to one of Switzerland’s many hiking trails is a great way to spend your time once you have seen everything in the city.

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc. 1 Swiss Franc is about the same as 1 EUR or 1 USD, so doing the conversion math is a breeze! Credit and debit cards are commonly accepted, but having some cash on you is always recommended.

Train tickets between Basel and Zurich start at 36 USD and go up in price depending on how close to departure you purchase and if you want economy or first class. Some discounts are available for children, the disabled, and the elderly.

Yes. SBB operates direct trains between Basel and the Zurich Airport (ZRH) daily. The trip is about 90 minutes and costs between 20 and 40 USD. Trains leave once per hour from Basel’s main train station. Book ahead of time and check timetables online to avoid missing your flight.

Good to know

Child seats available on request
Pet-friendly travel
1 checked bag + 1 carry-on per passenger
Extra or oversized luggage can be added
Flexible payment: card online or cash to driver
Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
Tips are not included (optional ~10%)

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time

Visit these sights on the way

Vitra Design Museum

Nearly every major design school is represented in this exhaustive collection of furniture and interior design exhibits. Chronicling Good Taste

Augusta Raurica

Amongst the well-preserved ruins and ongoing excavations, Roman life is brought to light through artefacts and events. Do as the Romans Do

Olten

Olten’s 19th century covered bridge marks the river crossing that has defined the town’s identity since Roman times Bridging the Centuries

Hallwyl Castle

Well-preserved and completely surrounded by water, this is one of the finest moated castles in all of Switzerland. Floating through Time

Baden

This ancient town’s mineral-rich springs have been helping people relax since Roman times. The Richest Baths

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