The average train between Basel and Zell am See takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Basel to Zell am See. 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 once daily between Basel and Zell am See. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Zell am See at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Zell am See? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zell am See. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Zell am See station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Basel to Zell am See train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Zell am See train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zell Am See station.
Book your Basel to Zell am See train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and ÖBB.
The distance between Basel and Zell am See is 393.6 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Zell Am See via Sargans and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 5m.