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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Zurich Airport will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basel for Zurich Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basel to Zurich Airport
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 coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 75 km
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£32 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Basel to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Zurich Airport trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 3261 | 3261 | 07:07 Basel SBB | 1h14 | 08:21 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| IC 3 563 | 563 · IR 75 2113 | 2113 | 07:33 Basel SBB | 1h11 | 08:44 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| IR 36 2063 | 2063 | 07:36 Basel SBB | 1h28 | 09:04 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 07:43 Basel SBB | 1h28 | 09:11 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| IR 37 2263 | 2263 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 07:43 Basel SBB | 1h28 | 09:11 Zurich Airport | 1 change | |
| 06:37 Basel | 1h27 | 08:04 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
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 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 75 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 75 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 05:37 |
Last train 20:56 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Basel to Zurich Airport trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Zurich Airport from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basel to Zurich Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Zurich Airport 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 Zurich Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Zurich Airport
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
ParkingDiningATMTaxisWCBike ParkingWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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