The average train between Zurich and Balsthal takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Balsthal. 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 hourly between Zurich and Balsthal. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Balsthal at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Balsthal station via Oensingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Zurich to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Oensingen station.
Book your Zurich to Balsthal train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Balsthal is 64.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Oensingen hourly. Tickets cost CHF 23–70 and the journey takes 44 min.