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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Basel, St. Jakob takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Basel, St. Jakob. 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 8m
Duration
91 km
Distance
CHF 16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Zurich to Basel, St. Jakob train times

Trains run hourly between Zurich and Basel, St. Jakob. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Basel, St. Jakob at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SBB GmbHBLT1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SBB GmbHBLT1h 13m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHBLT1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SBB GmbHBLT1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SBB GmbHBLT1h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Basel, St. Jakob? 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.

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  • Distance: 90.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Basel, St. Jakob, Switzerland?

SBB GmbH operates a train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 8–10 and the journey takes 53 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.

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