- Distance: 87.8 km
- Duration: 1h 3m
The average train between Basel (Station) and Zurich takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour 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 every 20 minutes between Basel (Station) and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel (Station) is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel (Station) station and arriving at Zurich station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Basel (Station) to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel (Station) to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Basel (Station) to Zurich train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel (Station) and Zurich is 75 km. The road distance is 88 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 30–95 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Three other operators also service this route.
