Zurich to Basel train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Basel

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Nov
Cheapest price on 12 Nov
S$30
Average ticket price on 12 Nov
S$49
Fastest journey on 12 Nov
52 m
Average journey duration on 12 Nov
52 m
Trains on 12 Nov
217
Distance
76 km
Cheap tickets

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 S$49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only S$30.

Fast trains

On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 217 trains from Zurich to Basel, including 107 direct services.

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.

  • SBBIR 36 2088 | 2088
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 36 2086 | 2086
    0 changes
  • SBBIR 36 2084 | 2084
    0 changes
  • SBBS 12 19288 | 19288 · IR 36 1992 | 1992
    1 change
  • SBBS 12 19276 | 19276 · IR 36 1986 | 1986
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Basel

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Trains from Zurich to Basel run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$19 if you book in advance.

There are 13 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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
76 km
Average train duration
1h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
S$19
Trains per day
33
Direct trains
13
Fastest train
52m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:56 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Zurich to Basel train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Basel trains for today, Wednesday, 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SBBS 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 3 578 | 5785:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
6:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 578 | 5785:34 PM Zurich HB
0h52
6:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 1980 | 19805:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
6:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3276 | 3276 · ICE 100 | 1005:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h07
6:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 5 18567 | 18567 · ICE 100 | 1005:46 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h06
6:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18667 | 18667 · IR 37 2278 | 22785:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
7:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 35 2378 | 2378 · IC 61 30100 | 301005:59 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h01
7:00 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBICE 100 | 1005:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
6:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2082 | 20826:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
7:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2278 | 22786:08 PM Zurich HB
1h08
7:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2082 | 20826:10 PM Zurich HB
1h13
7:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2082 | 20826:15 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h08
7:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18569 | 18569 · TGV 9234 | 92346:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h10
7:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 9 18969 | 18969 · TGV 9234 | 92346:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
7:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9234+TER96247
On time
6:34 PM Zurich HB
2h04
8:38 PM Basel SBB
1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9234+TER96145
On time
6:34 PM Zurich HB
2h11
8:45 PM Basel St. Johann
1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9234+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118796145
On time
6:34 PM Zurich HB
2h11
8:45 PM Basel St. Johann
1 change
SBBTGV 9234 | 92346:34 PM Zurich HB
0h52
7:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV Lyria9234+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118796247
On time
6:34 PM Zurich HB
2h04
8:38 PM Basel SBB
1 change
SBBIR 36 1982 | 19826:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
7:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18571 | 18571 · ICE 272 | 2726:46 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h06
7:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 9 18971 | 18971 · ICE 272 | 2726:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
7:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18671 | 18671 · IR 37 2280 | 22806:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
8:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 61 10982 | 109826:59 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h01
8:00 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBICE 272 | 2726:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
7:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2084 | 20847:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
8:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2280 | 22807:08 PM Zurich HB
1h08
8:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2084 | 20847:10 PM Zurich HB
1h13
8:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2084 | 20847:15 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h08
8:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18573 | 18573 · IC 3 582 | 5827:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h10
8:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 3 582 | 5827:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
8:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 582 | 5827:34 PM Zurich HB
0h52
8:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 1984 | 19847:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
8:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3280 | 3280 · NJ 409 | 4097:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h07
8:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 5 18575 | 18575 · NJ 409 | 4097:46 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h06
8:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18675 | 18675 · IR 37 2282 | 22827:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
9:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBEC 459 | 4597:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
8:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIC 60409 | 604097:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
8:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 35 2384 | 2384 · IC 61 984 | 9847:59 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h01
9:00 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBNJ 409 | 4097:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
8:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2086 | 20868:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
9:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2282 | 22828:08 PM Zurich HB
1h08
9:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2086 | 20868:10 PM Zurich HB
1h13
9:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2086 | 20868:15 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h08
9:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18577 | 18577 · IC 3 584 | 5848:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h10
9:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 9 18977 | 18977 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IR 27 2486 | 24868:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h28
9:44 PM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBS 5 18577 | 18577 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IR 27 2486 | 24868:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h28
9:44 PM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBS 9 18977 | 18977 · IC 3 584 | 5848:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
9:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 12 19276 | 19276 · IR 36 1986 | 19868:20 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h32
9:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18677 | 18677 · IR 36 1986 | 19868:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h31
9:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 55 1786 | 1786 · IR 27 2486 | 24868:29 PM Zurich HB
1h15
9:44 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 584 | 5848:34 PM Zurich HB
0h52
9:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 11 19178 | 19178 · S 29 8980 | 8980 · S 3 17382 | 173828:35 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h51
10:26 PM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBIR 36 1986 | 19868:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
9:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3282 | 3282 · IC 60470 | 604708:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h07
9:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 5 18579 | 18579 · IC 60470 | 604708:46 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h06
9:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 9 18979 | 18979 · NJ 470 | 4708:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
9:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 5 18579 | 18579 · NJ 470 | 4708:46 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h06
9:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 60470 | 604708:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
9:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBNJ 470 | 4708:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
9:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIC 3 1056 | 10569:34 PM Zurich HB
0h52
10:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 1988 | 19889:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
10:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBRE 37 4838 | 4838 · RE 12 4788 | 4788 · S 3 17386 | 173869:38 PM Zurich HB
1h48
11:26 PM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBIR 13 3284 | 3284 · IC 60402 | 604029:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h07
10:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 9 18983 | 18983 · NJ 402 | 4029:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
10:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18683 | 18683 · S 11 19184 | 19184 · S 29 8986 | 8986 · S 3 17388 | 173889:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h05
11:56 PM Basel SBB3 changes
SBBS 6 18683 | 18683 · IR 37 2286 | 22869:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
11:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBNJ 402 | 4029:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
10:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIC 60402 | 604029:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
10:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 11 19184 | 19184 · S 29 8986 | 8986 · S 3 17388 | 1738810:05 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h51
11:56 PM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBIR 37 2286 | 228610:08 PM Zurich HB
1h08
11:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIC 1 738 | 738 · IC 6 648 | 64810:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
11:40 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 9 18985 | 18985 · IC 1 738 | 738 · IC 6 648 | 64810:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h24
11:40 PM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBS 5 18585 | 18585 · IC 1 738 | 738 · IC 6 648 | 64810:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h24
11:40 PM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBS 12 19284 | 19284 · IR 36 1990 | 199010:20 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h32
11:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18685 | 18685 · IR 36 1990 | 199010:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h31
11:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 11 19187 | 19187 · RE 37 4840 | 4840 · RE 12 4790 | 4790 · IR 26 2340 | 234010:24 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h36
12:00 AM Basel SBB3 changes
SBBIC 1 738 | 738 · IC 6 648 | 64810:32 PM Zurich HB
1h08
11:40 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 36 1990 | 199010:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
11:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBRE 37 4840 | 4840 · RE 12 4790 | 4790 · IR 26 2340 | 234010:38 PM Zurich HB
1h22
12:00 AM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBS 6 18687 | 18687 · IR 37 2288 | 228810:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
12:20 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 11 19189 | 19189 · IR 37 2288 | 228810:54 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h26
12:20 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 37 2288 | 228811:08 PM Zurich HB
1h12
12:20 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18589 | 18589 · IC 1 740 | 740 · IC 6 646 | 64611:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h24
12:40 AM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBS 9 18989 | 18989 · IC 1 740 | 740 · IC 6 646 | 64611:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h24
12:40 AM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBS 12 19288 | 19288 · IR 36 1992 | 199211:20 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h32
12:52 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18689 | 18689 · IR 36 1992 | 199211:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h31
12:52 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 11 19191 | 19191 · RE 37 4842 | 4842 · RE 12 4792 | 4792 · IC 21 696 | 69611:24 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h43
1:07 AM Basel SBB3 changes
SBBIC 1 740 | 740 · IC 6 646 | 64611:32 PM Zurich HB
1h08
12:40 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 36 1992 | 199211:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
12:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBRE 37 4842 | 4842 · RE 12 4792 | 4792 · IC 21 696 | 69611:38 PM Zurich HB
1h29
1:07 AM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBS 6 18691 | 18691 · IR 37 2290 | 229011:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h29
1:20 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 11 19193 | 19193 · IR 37 2290 | 229011:54 PM Zurich Altstetten
1h26
1:20 AM Basel SBB1 change
Thursday, 12 November
SBBIR 37 2290 | 229012:08 AM Zurich HB
1h12
1:20 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 6 18692 | 18692 · S 23 8416 | 8416 · S 1 17118 | 1711812:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon
6h01
6:12 AM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBS 12 19292 | 19292 · S 1 17118 | 1711812:14 AM Zurich HB
5h58
6:12 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBT 17 | 30 · IR 37 2252 | 22524:43 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h33
6:16 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 27 2456 | 24565:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h37
6:44 AM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBIR 37 2252 | 22525:08 AM Zurich HB
1h08
6:16 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIC 1 704 | 704 · IR 27 2456 | 24565:19 AM Zurich HB
1h25
6:44 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 36 1956 | 19565:36 AM Zurich HB
1h16
6:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 3 758 | 7585:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
6:52 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 758 | 7585:59 AM Zurich HB
0h53
6:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2058 | 20586:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h28
7:30 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2254 | 22546:08 AM Zurich HB
1h08
7:16 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2058 | 20586:10 AM Zurich HB
1h20
7:30 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 3 556 | 5566:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
7:26 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 556 | 5566:34 AM Zurich HB
0h52
7:26 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 1958 | 19586:36 AM Zurich HB
1h16
7:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18923 | 18923 · TGV 9206 | 92066:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
7:52 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18623 | 18623 · IR 37 2256 | 22566:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
8:16 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBTGV 9206 | 92066:59 AM Zurich HB
0h53
7:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV Lyria9206+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187961156:59 AM Zurich HB
2h46
9:45 AM Basel St. Johann1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9206+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187962116:59 AM Zurich HB
2h39
9:38 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 36 2060 | 20607:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
8:23 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2256 | 22567:08 AM Zurich HB
1h08
8:16 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2060 | 20607:10 AM Zurich HB
1h13
8:23 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 3 558 | 5587:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
8:26 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 558 | 5587:34 AM Zurich HB
0h52
8:26 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 1960 | 19607:36 AM Zurich HB
1h16
8:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18927 | 18927 · ICE 200 | 2007:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
8:52 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18627 | 18627 · IR 37 2258 | 22587:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
9:16 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBICE 200 | 2007:59 AM Zurich HB
0h53
8:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2062 | 20628:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
9:23 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2258 | 22588:08 AM Zurich HB
1h08
9:16 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2062 | 20628:10 AM Zurich HB
1h13
9:23 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 3 560 | 5608:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
9:26 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 560 | 5608:34 AM Zurich HB
0h52
9:26 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 1962 | 19628:36 AM Zurich HB
1h16
9:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3258 | 3258 · IC 3 794 | 7948:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h07
9:52 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 37 2260 | 22608:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
10:16 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 794 | 7948:59 AM Zurich HB
0h53
9:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2064 | 20649:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
10:23 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2260 | 22609:08 AM Zurich HB
1h08
10:16 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2064 | 20649:10 AM Zurich HB
1h13
10:23 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18933 | 18933 · TGV 9210 | 92109:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
10:26 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBTGV 9210 | 92109:34 AM Zurich HB
0h52
10:26 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV Lyria9210+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187961179:34 AM Zurich HB
2h11
11:45 AM Basel St. Johann1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9210+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187962499:34 AM Zurich HB
2h04
11:38 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 36 1964 | 19649:36 AM Zurich HB
1h16
10:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18935 | 18935 · ICE 108 | 1089:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
10:52 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 37 2262 | 22629:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
11:16 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBICE 108 | 1089:59 AM Zurich HB
0h53
10:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2066 | 206610:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
11:23 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2262 | 226210:08 AM Zurich HB
1h08
11:16 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2066 | 206610:10 AM Zurich HB
1h13
11:23 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 3 564 | 56410:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
11:26 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 564 | 56410:34 AM Zurich HB
0h52
11:26 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 1966 | 196610:36 AM Zurich HB
1h16
11:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18939 | 18939 · ICE 370 | 37010:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
11:52 AM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18639 | 18639 · IR 37 2264 | 226410:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
12:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBICE 370 | 37010:59 AM Zurich HB
0h53
11:52 AM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2068 | 206811:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
12:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2264 | 226411:08 AM Zurich HB
1h08
12:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2068 | 206811:10 AM Zurich HB
1h13
12:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18941 | 18941 · TGV 9218 | 921811:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
12:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBTGV 9218 | 921811:34 AM Zurich HB
0h52
12:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV Lyria9218+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11879612111:34 AM Zurich HB
2h16
1:50 PM Basel SBB1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9218+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11879612111:34 AM Zurich HB
2h11
1:45 PM Basel St. Johann1 change
SBBIR 36 1968 | 196811:36 AM Zurich HB
1h16
12:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18943 | 18943 · IC 3 770 | 77011:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
12:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 37 2266 | 226611:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
1:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 770 | 77011:59 AM Zurich HB
0h53
12:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2070 | 207012:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
1:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2266 | 226612:08 PM Zurich HB
1h08
1:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2070 | 207012:10 PM Zurich HB
1h13
1:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 3 568 | 56812:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
1:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 568 | 56812:34 PM Zurich HB
0h52
1:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 1970 | 197012:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
1:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18947 | 18947 · IC 3 772 | 77212:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
1:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18647 | 18647 · IR 37 2268 | 226812:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
2:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 772 | 77212:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
1:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2072 | 20721:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
2:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2268 | 22681:08 PM Zurich HB
1h08
2:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2072 | 20721:10 PM Zurich HB
1h13
2:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18949 | 18949 · TGV 9222 | 92221:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
2:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBTGV 9222 | 92221:34 PM Zurich HB
0h52
2:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187961271:34 PM Zurich HB
2h41
4:15 PM Basel St. Johann1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9222+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187962231:34 PM Zurich HB
2h34
4:08 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 36 1972 | 19721:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
2:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 13 3268 | 3268 · ICE 104 | 1041:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h07
2:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18651 | 18651 · IR 37 2270 | 22701:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
3:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBICE 104 | 1041:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
2:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2074 | 20742:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
3:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2270 | 22702:08 PM Zurich HB
1h08
3:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2074 | 20742:10 PM Zurich HB
1h13
3:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18953 | 18953 · EC 150 | 1502:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
3:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 9 18953 | 18953 · IR 55 1774 | 1774 · IR 27 2474 | 24742:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h28
3:44 PM Basel SBB2 changes
SBBIR 55 1774 | 1774 · IR 27 2474 | 24742:29 PM Zurich HB
1h15
3:44 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBEC 150 | 1502:34 PM Zurich HB
0h52
3:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 1974 | 19742:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
3:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18955 | 18955 · IC 3 776 | 7762:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
3:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18655 | 18655 · IR 37 2272 | 22722:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
4:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 776 | 7762:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
3:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2076 | 20763:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
4:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2272 | 22723:08 PM Zurich HB
1h08
4:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2076 | 20763:10 PM Zurich HB
1h13
4:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18957 | 18957 · TGV 9226 | 92263:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
4:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBTGV 9226 | 92263:34 PM Zurich HB
0h52
4:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV Lyria9226+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187961333:34 PM Zurich HB
2h11
5:45 PM Basel St. Johann1 change
SNCF | TGV Lyria9226+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187962273:34 PM Zurich HB
2h04
5:38 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIR 36 1976 | 19763:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
4:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18959 | 18959 · ICE 102 | 1023:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
4:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18659 | 18659 · IR 37 2274 | 22743:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
5:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBICE 102 | 1023:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
4:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2078 | 20784:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
5:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2274 | 22744:08 PM Zurich HB
1h08
5:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2078 | 20784:10 PM Zurich HB
1h13
5:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 3 576 | 5764:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h10
5:26 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 576 | 5764:34 PM Zurich HB
0h52
5:26 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 1978 | 19784:36 PM Zurich HB
1h16
5:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18963 | 18963 · IC 3 780 | 7804:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h06
5:52 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBS 6 18663 | 18663 · IR 37 2276 | 22764:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h25
6:16 PM Basel SBB1 change
SBBIC 3 780 | 7804:59 PM Zurich HB
0h53
5:52 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2080 | 20805:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h21
6:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 37 2276 | 22765:08 PM Zurich HB
1h08
6:16 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 36 2080 | 20805:10 PM Zurich HB
1h13
6:23 PM Basel SBB0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zurich to Basel?

The best time to book your train from Zurich to Basel is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zurich to Basel route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Zurich to Basel per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Zurich to Basel.

Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria from Zurich to Basel trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria trains will get you between Zurich and Basel from S$19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SBB Duration
52m
Cheapest SBB Price
S$19
SBB frequency
26 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

SNCF | TGV Lyria

About
TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service connecting France and Switzerland, a joint venture between SNCF (French National Railway Company) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways). These trains operate daily, offering up to 17 return journeys between the two countries. Key destinations include Paris, Dijon, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, and Basel, with seasonal services to Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and Avignon. TGV Lyria offers three travel classes: Standard, Première, and Première Signature, each with varying levels of comfort and services like Wi-Fi and catering options.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCF | TGV Lyria Duration
1h 41m
Cheapest SNCF | TGV Lyria Price
S$73
SNCF | TGV Lyria frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of luggage per person
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, at-seat service in First Class, Café-bar for snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional, additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Zurich and Basel

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Zurich to Basel, you can count on SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria for the best way to get you to Basel. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Zurich and Basel and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Basel can start from as little as S$19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Basel is S$47; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Zurich to Basel is 52m to travel the 76 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Zurich to Basel leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Zurich to Basel leaves at 11:56 pm.
Yes, there are 13 direct trains a day from Zurich to Basel with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Basel. Take the fast train with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria from Zurich to Basel.
Yes, you can take a night train from Zurich to Basel with SBB. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.
A day trip to Basel from Zurich is worth doing with a journey time of 52m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Basel including taking a train and coach.

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.

Departure train stations in Zurich
Arrival train stations in Basel

Which Zurich station do trains to Basel leave from?

Trains from Zurich to Basel leave from Zürich HB. The station is 2 km from Zurich city centre at Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland.
Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · S$5 · every ~3 min
S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · S$2 · every ~43 min
Bus31, 33 · 5m · S$4 · every ~16 min
N4, N5, N91 · 5m · S$4
Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · S$4 · every ~19 min

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.

Zürich AltstettenZürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, SwitzerlandWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre

Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS5, S11, S12, Sn1, Sn5, Sn11, Sn · 12m · S$5 · every ~14 min
Bus31 · 14m · S$5 · every ~16 min
N17, N1 · 18m · S$5
31 · 22m · S$5 · every ~16 min
Tram51 · 14m · S$5 · every ~16 min

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.

Zürich OerlikonOerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland+41 900 300 300WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre

Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS8, S2, S24, Ir36, S14, Re48, S19, S, Ir13, Ic1, S21, S15, S9, Sn8, Ir, N1 · 4m · S$4 · every ~31 min
9, S · 12m · S$7 · every ~3 min
BusE · 13m · S$5
N10 · 14m · S$5
Tram10, 11, 17, 50, 51, 8 · 12m · S$5 · every ~19 min

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.

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