The average train between Basel (Station) and Zurich takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel (Station) to Zurich. 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 Basel (Station) and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel (Station) is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel St. Johann and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel (Station) to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Basel (Station) station and arriving at Zurich station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Basel (Station) to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel (Station) to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Basel (Station) to Zurich train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel (Station) and Zurich is 77.1 km. The road distance is 93 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 29–90 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
