The cheapest and fastest trains from Zermatt to Basel
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zermatt to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zermatt to Basel will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
To travel from Zermatt to Basel you need to make at least one change.
RE 41 238 | 238 · IC 8 821 | 821 · IC 61 972 | 972
RE 41 234 | 234 · IC 8 819 | 819 · IC 61 620 | 620
RE 41 234 | 234 · IC 8 819 | 819 · EC 6 | 6
RE 42 340 | 340 · EC 62 | 62
RE 41 246 | 246 · IC 8 825 | 825 · ICE 376 | 376
RE 41 238 | 238 · IC 8 821 | 821 · IC 61 972 | 972
RE 41 234 | 234 · IC 8 819 | 819 · EC 6 | 6
RE 41 246 | 246 · IC 8 825 | 825 · ICE 376 | 376
RE 41 226 | 226 · IC 8 815 | 815 · ICE 278 | 278
RE 41 230 | 230 · IC 6 968 | 968Travel Information
Compare train for Zermatt to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zermatt to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £71.
Distance: 171 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£96 Average Price Cheapest | £161 Average Price |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 5m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Zermatt to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Basel trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:37 Zermatt | 3h31 | 11:08 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:06 Zermatt | 3h40 | 11:46 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:37 Zermatt | 3h24 | 12:01 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:37 Zermatt | 3h31 | 14:08 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:06 Zermatt | 3h26 | 19:32 Basel | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zermatt to Basel
Trains from Zermatt to Basel run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Zermatt to Basel trainsSBB, Trenitalia, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn trains will get you between Zermatt and Basel from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zermatt to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zermatt to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zermatt and Basel
- 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
- 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
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