Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz Trains

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz trains

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The average train between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel, Messeplatz takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz. 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 41m
Duration: 100 km
Distance: CHF 40
Average price: Hourly
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best

Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Basel SBBtrain Ir36

1h 37m

CHF 35–101

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz train times

Trains run hourly between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Basel, Messeplatz. 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, Messeplatz at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

10:56 AM → 12:40 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 1:40 PM
1h 44m • 1 change
1:56 PM → 3:37 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
2:56 PM → 4:36 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:35 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 1:37 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:56 AM → 8:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:39 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 11:36 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 1:36 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:56 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:56 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Basel, Messeplatz? 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, Messeplatz, 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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