Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Ciba Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel, Ciba takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Ciba. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 1m
Duration: 101 km
Distance: CHF 41
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Basel SBBtrain Ir36

1h 45m

CHF 35–100

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Ciba train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel, Ciba. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Basel, Ciba at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

1:56 PM → 3:51 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
2:56 PM → 4:51 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 5:51 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
5:56 PM → 7:45 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:55 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Ciba? 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Basel, Ciba, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich Flughafen to Basel SBB every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 30–100 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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