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Compare 2 ways to go from Basel to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Zürich?
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- C
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland - F
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Train Companies
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at $29
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Zürich by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Basel to Zürich?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Zürich start from $29. The average price for this train route is around $37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
Which train operators service the Basel to Zürich route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Basel to Zürich?
The earliest train departs from Basel to Zürich at 7:04am. And the latest train departs at 4:07pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Zürich was searched and found on Mar 28, 2026 with a price of $30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Zürich, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $268 for a train ticket from Basel to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2026-03-28.
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