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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Zurich Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Zurich Airport will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 11 trains that leave Basel for Zurich Airport on Wed, Jul 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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 2075 | 20752:36 PM1h28Basel SBB4:04 PMZurich Airport$341One-way0 transfers- IC 6 625 | 625 · IR 55 1775 | 1775 · IC 1 721 | 7212:22 PM1h27Basel SBB3:49 PMZurich Airport$351One-way2 transfers
- IR 37 2275 | 2275 · IC 5 525 | 5252:43 PM1h28Basel SBB4:11 PMZurich Airport$351One-way1 transfer
- IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 5138:43 AM1h28Basel SBB10:11 AMZurich Airport$351One-way1 transfer
- IR 36 1975 | 1975 · IR 75 2125 | 21252:07 PM1h37Basel SBB3:44 PMZurich Airport$351One-way1 transfer
- IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 3261 | 32618:04 AM1h17Basel SBB9:21 AMZurich Airport$541One-way1 transfer
- IC 3 563 | 563 · IR 75 2113 | 21138:27 AM1h17Basel SBB9:44 AMZurich Airport$381One-way1 transfer
- IC 3 775 | 775 · IR 13 3273 | 32732:04 PM1h17Basel SBB3:21 PMZurich Airport$391One-way1 transfer
- IC 6 625 | 625 · IR 55 1775 | 1775 · IC 1 721 | 7212:22 PM1h27Basel SBB3:49 PMZurich Airport$351One-way2 transfers
- IR 36 2063 | 20638:36 AM1h28Basel SBB10:04 AMZurich Airport$381One-way0 transfers
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Zurich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Train takes on average 1h 20m.
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Direct services run with SBB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Basel to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Zurich Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 8:04 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 9:21 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IC 3 563 | 563 · IR 75 2113 | 2113 | 8:27 AM Basel SBB | 1h17 | 9:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 36 2063 | 2063 | 8:36 AM Basel SBB | 1h28 | 10:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 8:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h28 | 10:11 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
| IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 8:43 AM Basel SBB | 1h28 | 10:11 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer |
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Overview: Train from Basel to Zurich Airport
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Trains from Basel to Zurich Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 20:43. The fastest train covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 8:43 PM |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: SBB from Basel to Zurich Airport trainsSBB trains will get you between Basel and Zurich Airport from $31 (€26). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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