Trains tickets from Zurich to Basel

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TodayApr 25
from $49
TomorrowApr 26
from $35
SunApr 27
from $32
MonApr 28
from $32
TueApr 29
from $32
WedApr 30
from $30
ThuMay 1
from $30
FriMay 2

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways IRSwiss Federal Railways IR
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICESwiss Federal Railways ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways IRSwiss Federal Railways IR
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICESwiss Federal Railways ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Zurich
    Departure location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Zurich to Basel: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$50
Average train trip duration1h 6m
Number of daily trains22
Earliest train departure7:08am
Distance46 miles (74 km)
Latest train departure11:36pm

Zurich to Basel Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/23
$49
04/24
$49
Today
$49
04/26
$35
04/27
$32
04/28
$32
04/29
$32
04/30
$30
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zurich to Basel was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Zurich to Basel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $271 for a train ticket from Zurich to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-04-30.

Usually SBB_INTERCITY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Zurich and Basel is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Basel.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Basel you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Zurich and Basel compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Zurich to Basel, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Basel to Zurich

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