How much is the train ticket from Zürich to Basel?

The cheapest train tickets from Zürich to Basel start from R 482. The average price for this train route is around R 601. 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 8m, 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 run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.

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 18:59.

Train Zürich to Basel from R 409

Next train departures

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 26 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 8m	08:16	Basel	Cheapest
Train	07:59	Zurich HB (Main Station)	53m	08:52	Basel	Fastest
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 8m	08:16	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 8m	08:16	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 8m	08:16	Basel	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 27 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:36	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 16m	08:52	Basel	Cheapest
Train	07:34	Zurich HB (Main Station)	52m	08:26	Basel	Fastest
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 28 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:36	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 16m	08:52	Basel	Cheapest
Train	07:34	Zurich HB (Main Station)	52m	08:26	Basel	Fastest
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 29 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:36	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 16m	08:52	Basel	Cheapest
Train	07:34	Zurich HB (Main Station)	52m	08:26	Basel	Fastest
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 30 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:36	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 16m	08:52	Basel	Cheapest
Train	07:34	Zurich HB (Main Station)	52m	08:26	Basel	Fastest
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 1 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:36	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 16m	08:52	Basel	Cheapest
Train	07:59	Zurich HB (Main Station)	53m	08:52	Basel	Fastest
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags
Train	07:08	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 10m	08:18	Basel	No tags

Next departures from Zürich to Basel on 2 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 13m	08:23	Basel	Cheapest
Train	07:59	Zurich HB (Main Station)	53m	08:52	Basel	Fastest
Train	07:10	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 13m	08:23	Basel	No tags
Train	07:10	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 13m	08:23	Basel	No tags
Train	07:10	Zurich HB (Main Station)	1h 13m	08:23	Basel	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:51 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Zürich to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 1 hour 8 minutes and with fares starting at just R 482, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

1h 8mAverage duration

74 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 214 - R 435	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 482 - R 4 634	Average duration1h 8m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Zürich and Basel?

Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
F
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Basel

A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland
D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel
E
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
F
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Train Companies

Swiss Federal Railways

4.8/58 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi5.0

Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained about the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at R 482

CH train companies: Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

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 482. The average price for this train route is around R 601. 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 8m, 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 run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.
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 18:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/04

R 830

25/04

R 832

Today

R 508

27/04

R 547

28/04

R 515

29/04

R 508

30/04

R 489

01/05

R 483

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Basel was searched and found on 01 May 2026 with a price of R 483

To 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 483 to R 4 566 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 483, which is on 2026-05-01.