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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Basel | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Basel | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Basel | No tags | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Basel | No tags | ||||
| Train | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Basel | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Basel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Zürich and Basel?
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
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
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 Zürich to Basel 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 Zürich to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Zürich to Basel start from $29. The average price for this train route is around $36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Zürich to Basel?
The average train ride duration from Zürich to Basel is 1h 8m, covering a distance of 46 miles (74 km). The quickest train can get you there in 52m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators service the Zürich to Basel route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Zürich to Basel?
The earliest train departs from Zürich to Basel at 7:08am. And the latest train departs at 11:08pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Basel was searched and found on Mar 29, 2026 with a price of $25To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Zürich to Basel, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $269 for a train ticket from Zürich to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2026-03-29.
