The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Basel
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
62
Distance
76 km
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.
The average ticket from Zurich to Basel will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $31.
Of the 62 trains that leave Zurich for Basel every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 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.
IR 36 2062 | 2062
IR 36 2064 | 2064
IR 36 2070 | 2070
IR 36 2066 | 2066
IR 36 2074 | 2074
IC 3 772 | 772
IC 3 770 | 770
ICE 108 | 108
ICE 370 | 370
TGV 9210 | 9210Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Zurich to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 76 km
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$32 Average Price | $11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Basel trains for tomorrow, Saturday, 14 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 36 2062 | 2062 | 7:02 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 8:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18729 | 18729 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IR 27 2462 | 2462 | 7:03 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h41 | 8:44 am Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 36 2062 | 2062 | 7:10 am Zurich HB | 1h13 | 8:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2062 | 2062 | 7:15 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 8:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IR 27 2462 | 2462 | 7:19 am Zurich HB | 1h25 | 8:44 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 12 19228 | 19228 · IR 36 1962 | 1962 | 7:20 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 8:52 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IR 36 1962 | 1962 | 7:21 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 8:52 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 36 1962 | 1962 | 7:36 am Zurich HB | 1h16 | 8:52 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 13 3258 | 3258 · TGV 9210 | 9210 | 7:45 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h13 | 8:58 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · TGV 9210 | 9210 | 7:46 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 8:58 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
TGV 9210 | 9210 | 7:59 am Zurich HB | 0h59 | 8:58 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
9210+ 96117 | On time 7:59 am Zurich HB | 2h46 | 10:45 am Basel St. Johann | 1 change | |
9210+ 96117 | On time 7:59 am Zurich HB | 2h51 | 10:50 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 36 2064 | 2064 | 8:02 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 9:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18733 | 18733 · IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IR 27 2464 | 2464 | 8:03 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h41 | 9:44 am Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 36 2064 | 2064 | 8:10 am Zurich HB | 1h13 | 9:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2064 | 2064 | 8:15 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 9:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IR 27 2464 | 2464 | 8:19 am Zurich HB | 1h25 | 9:44 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 12 19232 | 19232 · IR 36 1964 | 1964 | 8:20 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 9:52 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18633 | 18633 · IR 36 1964 | 1964 | 8:21 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 9:52 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 36 1964 | 1964 | 8:36 am Zurich HB | 1h16 | 9:52 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18935 | 18935 · ICE 108 | 108 | 8:46 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 9:58 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · ICE 108 | 108 | 8:46 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 9:58 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 108 | 108 | 8:59 am Zurich HB | 0h59 | 9:58 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2066 | 2066 | 9:02 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 10:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18737 | 18737 · IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IR 27 2466 | 2466 | 9:03 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h41 | 10:44 am Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 36 2066 | 2066 | 9:10 am Zurich HB | 1h13 | 10:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2066 | 2066 | 9:15 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 10:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IR 27 2466 | 2466 | 9:19 am Zurich HB | 1h25 | 10:44 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 12 19236 | 19236 · IR 36 1966 | 1966 | 9:20 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 10:52 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18637 | 18637 · IR 36 1966 | 1966 | 9:21 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 10:52 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 36 1966 | 1966 | 9:36 am Zurich HB | 1h16 | 10:52 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18939 | 18939 · ICE 370 | 370 | 9:46 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 10:58 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18539 | 18539 · ICE 370 | 370 | 9:46 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 10:58 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 370 | 370 | 9:59 am Zurich HB | 0h59 | 10:58 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2068 | 2068 | 10:02 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 11:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18741 | 18741 · IR 55 1768 | 1768 · IR 27 2468 | 2468 | 10:03 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h41 | 11:44 am Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 36 2068 | 2068 | 10:10 am Zurich HB | 1h13 | 11:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2068 | 2068 | 10:15 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 11:23 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 55 1768 | 1768 · IR 27 2468 | 2468 | 10:19 am Zurich HB | 1h25 | 11:44 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 12 19240 | 19240 · IR 36 1968 | 1968 | 10:20 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 11:52 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18641 | 18641 · IR 36 1968 | 1968 | 10:21 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 11:52 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 36 1968 | 1968 | 10:36 am Zurich HB | 1h16 | 11:52 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18943 | 18943 · IC 3 770 | 770 | 10:46 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 11:58 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 3 770 | 770 | 10:46 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 11:58 am Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 770 | 770 | 10:59 am Zurich HB | 0h59 | 11:58 am Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2070 | 2070 | 11:02 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 12:23 pm Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7 18745 | 18745 · IR 55 1770 | 1770 · IR 27 2470 | 2470 | 11:03 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h41 | 12:44 pm Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IR 36 2070 | 2070 | 11:10 am Zurich HB | 1h13 | 12:23 pm Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2070 | 2070 | 11:15 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 12:23 pm Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 55 1770 | 1770 · IR 27 2470 | 2470 | 11:19 am Zurich HB | 1h25 | 12:44 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 12 19244 | 19244 · IR 36 1970 | 1970 | 11:20 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 12:52 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 6 18645 | 18645 · IR 36 1970 | 1970 | 11:21 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h31 | 12:52 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 36 1970 | 1970 | 11:36 am Zurich HB | 1h16 | 12:52 pm Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18547 | 18547 · IC 3 772 | 772 | 11:46 am Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 12:58 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 9 18947 | 18947 · IC 3 772 | 772 | 11:46 am Zürich Oerlikon | 1h12 | 12:58 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 3 772 | 772 | 11:59 am Zurich HB | 0h59 | 12:58 pm Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 36 2072 | 2072 | 12:15 pm Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 1:23 pm Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 12 19248 | 19248 · IR 36 1972 | 1972 | 12:20 pm Zurich Altstetten | 1h32 | 1:52 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 5 18551 | 18551 · ICE 104 | 104 | 12:46 pm Zurich Altstetten | 1h12 | 1:58 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IR 36 2074 | 2074 | 1:15 pm Zurich Altstetten | 1h08 | 2:23 pm Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18553 | 18553 · EC 150 | 150 | 1:16 pm Zurich Altstetten | 1h16 | 2:32 pm Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Basel
Trains from Zurich to Basel run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 but you can travel from only $11 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Basel trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Basel from $11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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 Zurich and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- 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
- 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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