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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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SNCF | TGV Lyria 9206 | 07:34 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 09:45 Basel St. Johann | 1 change | |
SNCF | TGV Lyria 9206 | 07:34 Zurich HB | 2h04 | 09:38 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
SBB IR 37 2258 | 2258 | 08:08 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 09:13 Basel SBB | 0 changesDirect | |
SBB IC 3 560 | 560 | 08:34 Zurich HB | 0h54 | 09:28 Basel SBB | 0 changesDirect | |
SBB IR 36 1962 | 1962 | 08:36 Zurich HB | 1h14 | 09:50 Basel SBB | 0 changesDirect | |
SBB IC 3 764 | 764 | 08:59 Zurich HB | 0h54 | 09:53 Basel SBB | 0 changesDirect | |
SBB IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 09:08 Zurich HB | 1h05 | 10:13 Basel SBB | 0 changesDirect | |
SNCF | TGV Lyria 9218 | 11:34 Zurich HB | 2h16 | 13:50 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
SNCF | TGV Lyria 9218 | 11:34 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 13:45 Basel St. Johann | 1 change | |
SNCF | TGV Lyria 9226 | 15:34 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 17:45 Basel St. Johann | 1 change | |
SNCF | TGV Lyria 9226 | 15:34 Zurich HB | 2h04 | 17:38 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
SNCF | TGV Lyria 9234 | 18:34 Zurich HB | 2h04 | 20:38 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
SNCF | TGV Lyria 9234 | 18:34 Zurich HB | 2h11 | 20:45 Basel St. Johann | 1 change | |
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Fastest Journey
54 m
Average
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
76 km
Of the 13 trains that leave Zurich for Basel every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 47 miles |
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Average train duration | 54 min |
Average train ticket price | £26 (€29) |
Train frequency | 12 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 11 direct trains a day |
Train providers | SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Zurich to Basel cover the 47 miles long trip taking on average 54 min with our travel partners like SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £26, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £18. Travellers depart most frequently from Zurich HB and arrive in Basel SBB.
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There are frequent daily direct trains from Zurich to Basel, with most services taking around one hour and 20 minutes. Direct trains make the trip west to Basel from Zurich Oerlikon station and Zurich central station roughly three times every hour from the early morning to late evening. Some additional indirect services require a change at Olten.
The daily timetable offers frequent direct trains to Basel from Zurich seven days a week. Hourly direct services originate at Zurich Oerlikon station, while three to four trains an hour start from the central station in Zurich. Some indirect services in the evening require a change at Olten. Schedules offer departures from very early in the morning throughout the day and evening until just before midnight.
The fastest train from Zurich to Basel completes the 54-mile trip west in one hour and seven minutes. Most direct and indirect connections take between one hour and 19 minutes and one hour 31 minutes. Due to the frequency of services on this line, connections between trains on indirect journeys are usually very short.
Departure station: Zurich Oerlikon station is located about two miles north of the city centre, connected by buses and local trains taking around 15-20 minutes. The central Zurich station is located in the heart of Zurich. Both stations have luggage storage facilities, coffee-bars, food mini-markets, newsagents, cash points and WiFi.
Arrival station: Basel station is situated on the south-east side of the city, about 20 minutes' walk from the centre, with numerous local tram connections and S-Bahn trains making the trip downtown in about 10 minutes. Station facilities include cafes, bakeries, a food supermarket, car rental desks and luggage storage lockers.
Swiss Federal Railways, abbreviated to SBB in German, CFF in French, and FFS in Italian, operates all the direct and indirect trains on this route from Zurich to Basel. SBB services on this route include InterCity express trains, Interregional local services, and some international express departures en route to German destinations.
Swiss Federal Railways trains from Zurich to Basel are mostly a mix of InterRegional and InterCity services but also include some ICE or EC international departures. Schedules offer a frequent direct service from early morning to late at night, with three to four trains an hour to Basel throughout the day and evening. Timings for the journey range from one hour and seven minutes to one hour 31 minutes.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) operates InterCity and InterRegional trains from Zurich to Basel with a choice of first or second-class seating. InterCity trains have a cafe-bistro and a family zone. SBB trains have low-floor access for wheelchair users and dedicated wheelchair spaces. Cyclists can take their bike on board but must purchase a bike ticket. Dogs can travel with their owners for the cost of half the second-class fare. Small pets in carriers travel for free. For passengers with a lot of luggage there is a door-to-door or station-to-station check-in service for a small charge.
As this route to Basel is one of the most popular journeys within Switzerland, it is advisable to book in advance if timing is crucial. The frequency of services between the two cities does mean that if the traveller is willing to be a little flexible about departure times, it is usually easy to find the best-priced tickets. Tickets for InterRegional services are usually the most economical option.
When departing from Zurich, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Zurich HB, Zurich Airport, Zürich Oerlikon and Zurich Altstetten. When arriving in Basel, you can end your route in train stations like Basel SBB and Basel Bad Bhf.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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