The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Basel
Cheapest price
18RM
Average price
27RM
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
253
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Basel will cost around 27RM if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 18RM.
Of the 253 trains that leave Zurich for Basel every day 115 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 36 2088 | 20889:15 PM1h08Zurich Altstetten10:23 PMBasel SBB18 RM1One-way0 changes
IR 36 2082 | 20826:15 PM1h08Zurich Altstetten7:23 PMBasel SBB18 RM1One-way0 changes
IR 36 2086 | 20868:15 PM1h08Zurich Altstetten9:23 PMBasel SBB18 RM1One-way0 changes
IR 36 2066 | 206610:15 AM1h08Zurich Altstetten11:23 AMBasel SBB18 RM1One-way0 changes
IR 36 2070 | 207012:15 PM1h08Zurich Altstetten1:23 PMBasel SBB19 RM1One-way0 changes
IC 3 564 | 56410:34 AM0h52Zurich HB11:26 AMBasel SBB25 RM1One-way0 changes
IC 3 568 | 56812:34 PM0h52Zurich HB1:26 PMBasel SBB23 RM1One-way0 changes
IC 3 556 | 5566:34 AM0h52Zurich HB7:26 AMBasel SBB22 RM1One-way0 changes
IC 3 558 | 5587:34 AM0h52Zurich HB8:26 AMBasel SBB25 RM1One-way0 changes
TGV 9218 | 921811:34 AM0h52Zurich HB12:26 PMBasel SBB41 RM1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Zurich to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 9RM. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 9RM, and a train costs an average of 19RM.
Distance: 76 km
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31RM Average Price | 9RM Average Price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Basel trains for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3 576 | 576 | 4:34 PM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 5:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1978 | 1978 | 4:36 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 5:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18563 | 18563 · IC 3 780 | 780 | 4:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 5:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 9 18963 | 18963 · IC 3 780 | 780 | 4:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 5:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18663 | 18663 · IR 37 2276 | 2276 | 4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2376 | 2376 · IC 6 978 | 978 | 4:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 6:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 780 | 780 | 4:59 PM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 5:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2080 | 2080 | 5:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 6:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2276 | 2276 | 5:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2080 | 2080 | 5:10 PM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 6:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2080 | 2080 | 5:15 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 6:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 3 578 | 578 | 5:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 6:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18565 | 18565 · IC 3 578 | 578 | 5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 6:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 578 | 578 | 5:34 PM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 6:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1980 | 1980 | 5:36 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 6:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18967 | 18967 · IC 3 782 | 782 | 5:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 6:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18567 | 18567 · IC 3 782 | 782 | 5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 6:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18667 | 18667 · IR 37 2278 | 2278 | 5:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 7:16 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · ICE 100 | 100 | 5:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 7:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 782 | 782 | 5:59 PM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 6:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2082 | 2082 | 6:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 7:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2278 | 2278 | 6:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 7:16 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2082 | 2082 | 6:10 PM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 7:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2082 | 2082 | 6:15 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 7:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18969 | 18969 · TGV 9234 | 9234 | 6:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 7:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18569 | 18569 · TGV 9234 | 9234 | 6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 7:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
TGV 9234 | 9234 | 6:34 PM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 7:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
9234+ 96247 | 6:34 PM Zurich HB | 2h04 | 8:38 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9234+ 96145 | 6:34 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 8:45 PM Basel St. Johann | 1 change | |
IR 36 1982 | 1982 | 6:36 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 7:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18971 | 18971 · ICE 272 | 272 | 6:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 7:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18571 | 18571 · ICE 272 | 272 | 6:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 7:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18671 | 18671 · IR 37 2280 | 2280 | 6:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 8:16 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 6 982 | 982 | 6:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 8:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 272 | 272 | 6:59 PM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 7:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2084 | 2084 | 7:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 8:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2280 | 2280 | 7:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 8:16 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2084 | 2084 | 7:10 PM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 8:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2084 | 2084 | 7:15 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 8:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 3 582 | 582 | 7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 8:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18573 | 18573 · IC 3 582 | 582 | 7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 8:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18673 | 18673 · IR 36 1984 | 1984 | 7:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 582 | 582 | 7:34 PM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 8:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1984 | 1984 | 7:36 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3280 | 3280 · NJ 409 | 409 | 7:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 13 3280 | 3280 · IC 60409 | 60409 | 7:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18575 | 18575 · NJ 409 | 409 | 7:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18675 | 18675 · IR 37 2282 | 2282 | 7:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 9:16 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18675 | 18675 · S 11 19176 | 19176 · S 29 8978 | 8978 · S 3 17380 | 17380 | 7:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h05 | 9:56 PM Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
IR 35 2384 | 2384 · IC 61 984 | 984 | 7:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 9:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
EC 459 | 459 | 7:59 PM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60409 | 60409 | 7:59 PM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 409 | 409 | 7:59 PM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 8:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2086 | 2086 | 8:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 9:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2086 | 2086 | 8:15 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 9:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · S 3 17314 | 17314 | 12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 5h21 | 5:26 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 37 2290 | 2290 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 1:16 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 12 19292 | 19292 · S 1 17118 | 17118 | 12:14 AM Zurich HB | 5h58 | 6:12 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 12 19292 | 19292 · S 1 17118 | 17118 | 12:20 AM Zurich Altstetten | 5h52 | 6:12 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
EV EV1 80364 | 80364 · S 23 8416 | 8416 · S 1 17118 | 17118 | 12:22 AM Zurich | 5h50 | 6:12 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
T 51 | 53259 · IR 37 2252 | 2252 | 12:58 AM Zurich | 5h18 | 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
B 31 | 59584 · B 31 | 16 · IR 37 2252 | 2252 | 1:09 AM Zurich | 5h07 | 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
T 17 | 28 · IR 37 2252 | 2252 | 4:43 AM Zurich | 1h33 | 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 27 2456 | 2456 | 5:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h39 | 6:44 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 27 2456 | 2456 | 5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h37 | 6:44 AM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 37 2252 | 2252 | 5:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 6:16 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 27 2456 | 2456 | 5:19 AM Zurich HB | 1h25 | 6:44 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 36 1956 | 1956 | 5:36 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 6:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 3 758 | 758 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 6:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IC 3 758 | 758 | 5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 6:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 758 | 758 | 5:59 AM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 6:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 61 956 | 956 | 5:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 7:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 36 2058 | 2058 | 6:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h28 | 7:30 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2254 | 2254 | 6:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2058 | 2058 | 6:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h20 | 7:30 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2058 | 2058 | 6:15 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h15 | 7:30 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 3 556 | 556 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 7:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 3 556 | 556 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 7:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 556 | 556 | 6:34 AM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 7:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1958 | 1958 | 6:36 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 7:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18923 | 18923 · TGV 9206 | 9206 | 6:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 7:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18523 | 18523 · TGV 9206 | 9206 | 6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 7:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18623 | 18623 · IR 37 2256 | 2256 | 6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
TGV 9206 | 9206 | 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 7:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2356 | 2356 · ICE 374 | 374 | 6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 8:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9206+ 96211 | 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 2h39 | 9:38 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9206+ 96115 | 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 2h46 | 9:45 AM Basel St. Johann | 1 change | |
IR 36 2060 | 2060 | 7:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 8:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2256 | 2256 | 7:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2060 | 2060 | 7:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 8:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2060 | 2060 | 7:15 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 8:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 3 558 | 558 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 8:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 3 558 | 558 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 8:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 558 | 558 | 7:34 AM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 8:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1960 | 1960 | 7:36 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 8:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18927 | 18927 · ICE 200 | 200 | 7:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 8:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · ICE 200 | 200 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 8:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18627 | 18627 · IR 37 2258 | 2258 | 7:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 6 960 | 960 | 7:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 9:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 200 | 200 | 7:59 AM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 8:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2062 | 2062 | 8:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 9:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2258 | 2258 | 8:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2062 | 2062 | 8:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 9:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2062 | 2062 | 8:15 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 9:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 3 560 | 560 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 9:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 3 560 | 560 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 9:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 560 | 560 | 8:34 AM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 9:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1962 | 1962 | 8:36 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 9:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3258 | 3258 · IC 3 794 | 794 | 8:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 9:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 3 794 | 794 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 9:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 794 | 794 | 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 9:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · ICE 372 | 372 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 10:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 36 2064 | 2064 | 9:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 10:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 9:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2064 | 2064 | 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 10:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2064 | 2064 | 9:15 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 10:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 3 552 | 552 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 10:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 3 552 | 552 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 10:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 552 | 552 | 9:34 AM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 10:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1964 | 1964 | 9:36 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 10:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · ICE 108 | 108 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 10:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 9 18935 | 18935 · ICE 108 | 108 | 9:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 10:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 37 2262 | 2262 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 61 964 | 964 | 9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 11:00 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 108 | 108 | 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 10:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2066 | 2066 | 10:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 11:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2262 | 2262 | 10:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2066 | 2066 | 10:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 11:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2066 | 2066 | 10:15 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 11:23 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 3 564 | 564 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 11:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 3 564 | 564 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 11:26 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 564 | 564 | 10:34 AM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 11:26 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1966 | 1966 | 10:36 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 11:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18939 | 18939 · ICE 370 | 370 | 10:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 11:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18539 | 18539 · ICE 370 | 370 | 10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 11:52 AM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18639 | 18639 · IR 37 2264 | 2264 | 10:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 6 966 | 966 | 10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 12:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 370 | 370 | 10:59 AM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 11:52 AM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2068 | 2068 | 11:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 12:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2264 | 2264 | 11:08 AM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2068 | 2068 | 11:10 AM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 12:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2068 | 2068 | 11:15 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 12:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · TGV 9218 | 9218 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 12:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · TGV 9218 | 9218 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 12:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
TGV 9218 | 9218 | 11:34 AM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 12:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
9218+ 96121 | 11:34 AM Zurich HB | 2h16 | 1:50 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9218+ 96121 | 11:34 AM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 1:45 PM Basel St. Johann | 1 change | |
IR 36 1968 | 1968 | 11:36 AM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 12:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18943 | 18943 · IC 3 770 | 770 | 11:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 12:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 3 770 | 770 | 11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 12:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 37 2266 | 2266 | 11:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · ICE 106 | 106 | 11:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 1:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 770 | 770 | 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 12:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2070 | 2070 | 12:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 1:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2266 | 2266 | 12:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2070 | 2070 | 12:10 PM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 1:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2070 | 2070 | 12:15 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 1:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 3 568 | 568 | 12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 1:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 3 568 | 568 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 1:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 568 | 568 | 12:34 PM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 1:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1970 | 1970 | 12:36 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 1:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18547 | 18547 · IC 3 772 | 772 | 12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 1:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 9 18947 | 18947 · IC 3 772 | 772 | 12:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 1:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18647 | 18647 · IR 37 2268 | 2268 | 12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 6 970 | 970 | 12:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 2:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 772 | 772 | 12:59 PM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 1:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2072 | 2072 | 1:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 2:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2268 | 2268 | 1:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2072 | 2072 | 1:10 PM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 2:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2072 | 2072 | 1:15 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 2:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · TGV 9222 | 9222 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 2:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18549 | 18549 · TGV 9222 | 9222 | 1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 2:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
TGV 9222 | 9222 | 1:34 PM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 2:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
9222+ 96223 | 1:34 PM Zurich HB | 2h34 | 4:08 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9222+ 96127 | 1:34 PM Zurich HB | 2h41 | 4:15 PM Basel St. Johann | 1 change | |
IR 36 1972 | 1972 | 1:36 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 2:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 · ICE 104 | 104 | 1:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h07 | 2:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18551 | 18551 · ICE 104 | 104 | 1:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 2:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18651 | 18651 · IR 37 2270 | 2270 | 1:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 61 972 | 972 | 1:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 3:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 104 | 104 | 1:59 PM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 2:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2074 | 2074 | 2:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 3:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2270 | 2270 | 2:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2074 | 2074 | 2:10 PM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 3:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2074 | 2074 | 2:15 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 3:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18553 | 18553 · EC 150 | 150 | 2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · EC 150 | 150 | 2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18553 | 18553 · IR 55 1774 | 1774 · IR 27 2474 | 2474 | 2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h28 | 3:44 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IR 55 1774 | 1774 · IR 27 2474 | 2474 | 2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h28 | 3:44 PM Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 55 1774 | 1774 · IR 27 2474 | 2474 | 2:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h15 | 3:44 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
EC 150 | 150 | 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 3:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 1974 | 1974 | 2:36 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 3:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18955 | 18955 · IC 3 776 | 776 | 2:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 3:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18555 | 18555 · IC 3 776 | 776 | 2:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 3:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18655 | 18655 · IR 37 2272 | 2272 | 2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 4:16 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2372 | 2372 · ICE 276 | 276 | 2:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 4:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 776 | 776 | 2:59 PM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 3:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2076 | 2076 | 3:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 4:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2272 | 2272 | 3:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 4:16 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2076 | 2076 | 3:10 PM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 4:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2076 | 2076 | 3:15 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 4:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · TGV 9226 | 9226 | 3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 4:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18557 | 18557 · TGV 9226 | 9226 | 3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 4:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
TGV 9226 | 9226 | 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 0h52 | 4:26 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
9226+ 96227 | 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 2h04 | 5:38 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
9226+ 96133 | 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 2h11 | 5:45 PM Basel St. Johann | 1 change | |
IR 36 1976 | 1976 | 3:36 PM Zurich HB | 1h16 | 4:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18959 | 18959 · ICE 102 | 102 | 3:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 4:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18559 | 18559 · ICE 102 | 102 | 3:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h06 | 4:52 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18659 | 18659 · IR 37 2274 | 2274 | 3:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h25 | 5:16 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 35 2374 | 2374 · IC 61 976 | 976 | 3:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h01 | 5:00 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 102 | 102 | 3:59 PM Zurich HB | 0h53 | 4:52 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2078 | 2078 | 4:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 5:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 37 2274 | 2274 | 4:08 PM Zurich HB | 1h08 | 5:16 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2078 | 2078 | 4:10 PM Zurich HB | 1h13 | 5:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2078 | 2078 | 4:15 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 5:23 PM Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 3 576 | 576 | 4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h10 | 5:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18561 | 18561 · IC 3 576 | 576 | 4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h10 | 5:26 PM Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Basel
Trains from Zurich to Basel run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 19RM but you can travel from only 9RM by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 52m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price 19RM |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Basel trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Basel from 9RM. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Basel
Most Zurich to Basel trains use the Zürich HB to Basel SBB station pair, with some services arriving at Basel St Johann. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Basel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Basel leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Which Basel station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre
Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel St Johann train station facilities and services
Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.
Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
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