Basel (Station) to Zurich Trains

Basel (Station) to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel (Station) and Zurich takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 2 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.

1h 27m
Duration: 91 km
Distance: CHF 38
Average price: Every 30 minutes
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...

1h 41m

CHF 31–93

Basel (Station) to Zurich train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Basel (Station) and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel (Station) is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel, Bahnhof St. Johann and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

9:49 PM → 11:00 PM
1h 11m • 1 change
10:18 PM → 11:52 PM
1h 34m • 1 change
10:46 PM → 12:00 AM
Arrives next day
1h 14m • 1 change
11:46 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
1h 38m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

4:00 AM → 5:49 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
5:25 AM → 6:52 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
5:40 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 7:26 AM
1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

12:16 AM → 5:49 AM
5h 33m • 1 change
5:18 AM → 6:49 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel (Station) to Zurich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Basel (Station), Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

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.

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