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Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Basel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 197, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Zürich and Basel?
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- C
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Basel by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Zürich to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Zürich to Basel start from R 487. The average price for this train route is around R 902. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Zürich to Basel?
The average train journey time from Zürich to Basel is 1h 6m, covering a distance of 74 km. The quickest train can get you there in 52m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators serve the Zürich to Basel route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 17 trains available per day, including services from Swiss Federal Railways, TGV Lyria.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Zürich to Basel?
The earliest train from Zürich to Basel departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 23:36.
Which is the best train operator from Zürich to Basel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Zürich to Basel?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Swiss Federal Railways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Zürich to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Zürich to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is TGV Lyria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Basel was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 458To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Zürich to Basel as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 458 to R 4 645 for a train ticket from Zürich to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 458, which is on 2025-12-14.
