The average train between Zürich, Central and Basel takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich, Central to Basel. 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 Zürich, Central and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich, Central is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Basel SBB station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Zürich, Central to Basel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich, Central to Basel train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.
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The distance between Zürich, Central and Basel is 75.7 km. The road distance is 85 km.
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. Three other operators also service this route.