The average train between Basel and Greifensee takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Greifensee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Greifensee. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Greifensee at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Greifensee. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Greifensee station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Basel to Greifensee train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Greifensee train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Nänikon-Greifensee station.
Book your Basel to Greifensee train tickets online with SBB GmbH and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Basel and Greifensee is 85.8 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Nänikon-Greifensee via Zürich HB in around 1h 35m.