The average train between Zurich and Basel takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Zurich 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 20 minutes between Zurich and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Basel at 12:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zurich station and arriving at Basel station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Zurich to Basel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Basel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Zurich to Basel train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Zurich and Basel is 76.5 km. The road distance is 88 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 28–80 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Three other operators also service this route.
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