Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel train

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Cheap train tickets from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Cheapest

$47

Average

$47

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

IR 36 2068 | 2068

10:56AM1h28

Zurich Airport

12:24PMBasel SBB

$471One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

IR 13 3268 | 3268

01:38PM1h15

Zurich Airport

02:53PMBasel SBB

$471One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

IC 5 524 | 524

01:48PM1h25

Zurich Airport

03:13PMBasel SBB

$471One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

IR 36 2074 | 2074

01:56PM1h28

Zurich Airport

03:24PMBasel SBB

$471One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

IC 5 514 | 514

08:48AM1h25

Zurich Airport

10:13AMBasel SBB

$471One-way

1 transfer

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
SBB IR 75 2110 \| 2110	08:15AM Zurich Airport	1h13	09:28AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IR 13 3258 \| 3258	08:38AM Zurich Airport	1h15	09:53AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IC 5 514 \| 514	08:48AM Zurich Airport	1h25	10:13AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IR 36 2064 \| 2064	08:56AM Zurich Airport	1h28	10:24AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
SBB IR 75 2112 \| 2112	09:15AM Zurich Airport	1h13	10:28AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IC 5 518 \| 518	10:48AM Zurich Airport	1h25	12:13PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IR 36 2068 \| 2068	10:56AM Zurich Airport	1h28	12:24PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
SBB IR 75 2116 \| 2116	11:15AM Zurich Airport	1h13	12:28PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IR 13 3264 \| 3264	11:38AM Zurich Airport	1h15	12:53PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IC 5 520 \| 520	11:48AM Zurich Airport	1h25	01:13PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IR 75 2118 \| 2118	12:15PM Zurich Airport	1h13	01:28PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IR 13 3266 \| 3266	12:38PM Zurich Airport	1h15	01:53PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IC 5 522 \| 522	12:48PM Zurich Airport	1h25	02:13PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IR 36 2072 \| 2072	12:56PM Zurich Airport	1h28	02:24PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
SBB IR 75 2120 \| 2120	01:15PM Zurich Airport	1h13	02:28PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IR 13 3268 \| 3268	01:38PM Zurich Airport	1h15	02:53PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IC 5 524 \| 524	01:48PM Zurich Airport	1h25	03:13PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IR 36 2074 \| 2074	01:56PM Zurich Airport	1h28	03:24PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
SBB IR 75 2122 \| 2122	02:15PM Zurich Airport	1h13	03:28PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB IR 13 3270 \| 3270	02:38PM Zurich Airport	1h15	03:53PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB RE 75 2144 \| 2144	11:15PM Zurich Airport	1h33	12:48AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
SBB RE 75 2144 \| 2144	11:15PM Zurich Airport	1h26	12:41AM Basel SBB	2 transfers
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Fastest train times from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Fastest Journey

1 h 13 m

Average

1 h 20 m

Trains per day

Distance

75 km

Of the 22 trains that leave Zurich Airport (ZRH) for Basel every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

IR 75 2120 | 2120

01:15PM1h13

Zurich Airport

02:28PMBasel SBB

$661One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

IR 75 2122 | 2122

02:15PM1h13

Zurich Airport

03:28PMBasel SBB

$661One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

IR 75 2118 | 2118

12:15PM1h13

Zurich Airport

01:28PMBasel SBB

$641One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

IR 75 2116 | 2116

11:15AM1h13

Zurich Airport

12:28PMBasel SBB

$661One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

IR 75 2110 | 2110

08:15AM1h13

Zurich Airport

09:28AMBasel SBB

$471One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel

Distance	47 miles (75 km)
Average train duration	1 h 13 min
Average train ticket price	$47 (€41)
Direct train	Yes
Train providers	SBB

Trains from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel cover the 47 miles (75 km) long journey taking on average 1 h 13 min with our travel partners like SBB. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $26 (€22), but the average price of train tickets is $47 (€41).

Train companies: SBB from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel trains

SBB trains will get you between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel from $26 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

SBB from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $26

FAQs: Trains from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel can start from as little as $26 (€22) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel is $47 (€41); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel train time is 1 h 13 min covering the 47 mile (75 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel leaves at 6: 08 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel leaves at 9: 45 PM.

For the best Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with SBB. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 45 PM.

A day trip to Basel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 13 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel by train is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel including taking a bus or train.