11h 20mTotal estimate
~€254–765Rough fare per person
Flight to Zürich
New York City → Zürich · about 7h 10m in the air · ~€250–750
Train to Basel
Zürich → Basel · about 1h 10m · ~€4–15
New York City → Basel
United States to Switzerland · 1 border · Where else can you go from New York City?
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About the trip from New York City to Basel
New York City (United States) and Basel (Switzerland) are 6,249 km (3,883 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via Zürich: about 11h 20m door to door with 1 change, for ~€254–765 per person. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from New York City to Zürich: about 7h 10m in the air, 6,325 km, ~€250–750
- Train from Zürich to Basel: about 1h 10m, 76 km, ~€4–15
Questions
How long does it take to get from New York City to Basel?
About 11h 20m door to door by flight and train, via Zürich, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from New York City to Basel?
~€254–765 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from New York City to Basel without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.