The average train between Kloten and Basel takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kloten to Basel. 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 30 minutes between Kloten and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Kloten is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kloten to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kloten station and arriving at Basel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Kloten to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Kloten to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Kloten to Basel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Kloten and Basel is 76.9 km. The road distance is 99 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 30–85 and the journey takes 1h 13m.