The average train between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel, Marktplatz takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Marktplatz. 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel, Marktplatz. 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, Marktplatz at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Marktplatz. However, there are services departing from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station and arriving at Basel, Marktplatz station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Marktplatz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Marktplatz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel, Marktplatz is 74.2 km. The road distance is 99 km.
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.