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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Basel

Showing times and prices for May 18

Cheapest price

€19

Average price

€32

Fastest journey

52 m

Average duration

52 m

Trains per day

231

Distance

76 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Basel will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.

Fast trains

Of the 231 trains that leave Zurich for Basel on Mon, May 18, 105 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .

On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

IR 36 2082 | 2082
6:15 PM1h08
Zurich Altstetten
7:23 PMBasel SBB
€191One-way
0 transfers
IR 36 2066 | 2066
10:15 AM1h08
Zurich Altstetten
11:23 AMBasel SBB
€201One-way
0 transfers
IC 1 738 | 738 · IC 6 648 | 648
10:32 PM1h08
Zurich HB
11:40 PMBasel SBB
€211One-way
1 transfer
IR 37 2286 | 2286
10:08 PM1h08
Zurich HB
11:16 PMBasel SBB
€211One-way
0 transfers
S 12 19284 | 19284 · IR 36 1990 | 1990
10:20 PM1h32
Zurich Altstetten
11:52 PMBasel SBB
€211One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Zurich to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 76 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€31 Average price	€9 Average price Cheapest
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Zurich to Basel train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Basel trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IR 36 1992 \| 1992	11:38 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h14	12:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18591 \| 18591 · IR 37 2290 \| 2290	11:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h33	1:19 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 12 19290 \| 19290 · S 29 8994 \| 8994 · S 3 17314 \| 17314	11:50 PM Zurich Altstetten	5h36	5:26 AM Basel SBB	2 transfers
S 6 18691 \| 18691 · IR 37 2290 \| 2290	11:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h28	1:19 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
Monday, May 18
IR 37 2290 \| 2290	12:08 AM Zurich HB	1h11	1:19 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 6 18692 \| 18692 · S 23 8416 \| 8416 · S 1 17118 \| 17118	12:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon	6h01	6:12 AM Basel SBB	2 transfers
S 12 19292 \| 19292 · S 1 17118 \| 17118	12:14 AM Zurich HB	5h58	6:12 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 12 19292 \| 19292 · S 1 17118 \| 17118	12:20 AM Zurich Altstetten	5h52	6:12 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
T 51 \| 42325 · IR 37 2252 \| 2252	12:58 AM Zurich	5h18	6:16 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
B 31 \| 45820 · B 31 \| 18 · IR 37 2252 \| 2252	1:09 AM Zurich	5h07	6:16 AM Basel SBB	2 transfers
T 17 \| 26 · IR 37 2252 \| 2252	4:43 AM Zurich	1h33	6:16 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 11 19116 \| 19116 · IC 1 704 \| 704 · IR 27 2456 \| 2456	5:05 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h39	6:44 AM Basel SBB	2 transfers
S 14 19416 \| 19416 · IC 1 704 \| 704 · IR 27 2456 \| 2456	5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h37	6:44 AM Basel SBB	2 transfers
IR 37 2252 \| 2252	5:08 AM Zurich HB	1h08	6:16 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 704 \| 704 · IR 27 2456 \| 2456	5:19 AM Zurich HB	1h25	6:44 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 36 1956 \| 1956	5:36 AM Zurich HB	1h16	6:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18519 \| 18519 · IC 3 758 \| 758	5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	6:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18919 \| 18919 · IC 3 758 \| 758	5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	6:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2354 \| 2354 · IC 61 956 \| 956	5:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	7:00 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 758 \| 758	5:59 AM Zurich HB	0h53	6:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2058 \| 2058	6:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h28	7:30 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2254 \| 2254	6:08 AM Zurich HB	1h10	7:18 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2058 \| 2058	6:10 AM Zurich HB	1h20	7:30 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2058 \| 2058	6:15 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h15	7:30 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18921 \| 18921 · IC 3 556 \| 556	6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	7:26 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18521 \| 18521 · IC 3 556 \| 556	6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	7:26 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 556 \| 556	6:34 AM Zurich HB	0h52	7:26 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 1958 \| 1958	6:36 AM Zurich HB	1h16	7:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18523 \| 18523 · TGV 9206 \| 9206	6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	7:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18923 \| 18923 · TGV 9206 \| 9206	6:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	7:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18623 \| 18623 · IR 37 2256 \| 2256	6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	8:18 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2356 \| 2356 · ICE 374 \| 374	6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	8:00 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
TGV 9206 \| 9206	6:59 AM Zurich HB	0h53	7:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
9206+96115	6:59 AM Zurich HB	2h46	9:45 AM Basel St. Johann	1 transfer
9206+96211	6:59 AM Zurich HB	2h39	9:38 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 36 2060 \| 2060	7:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	8:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2256 \| 2256	7:08 AM Zurich HB	1h10	8:18 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2060 \| 2060	7:10 AM Zurich HB	1h13	8:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2060 \| 2060	7:15 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	8:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18925 \| 18925 · IC 3 558 \| 558	7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	8:26 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18525 \| 18525 · IC 3 558 \| 558	7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	8:26 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 558 \| 558	7:34 AM Zurich HB	0h52	8:26 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 1960 \| 1960	7:36 AM Zurich HB	1h16	8:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18927 \| 18927 · ICE 200 \| 200	7:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	8:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18527 \| 18527 · ICE 200 \| 200	7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	8:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18627 \| 18627 · IR 37 2258 \| 2258	7:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	9:18 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2358 \| 2358 · IC 6 960 \| 960	7:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	9:00 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
ICE 200 \| 200	7:59 AM Zurich HB	0h53	8:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2062 \| 2062	8:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	9:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2258 \| 2258	8:08 AM Zurich HB	1h10	9:18 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2062 \| 2062	8:10 AM Zurich HB	1h13	9:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2062 \| 2062	8:15 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	9:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · IC 3 560 \| 560	8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	9:26 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18929 \| 18929 · IC 3 560 \| 560	8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	9:26 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 560 \| 560	8:34 AM Zurich HB	0h52	9:26 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 1962 \| 1962	8:36 AM Zurich HB	1h16	9:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3258 \| 3258 · IC 3 794 \| 794	8:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h07	9:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18531 \| 18531 · IC 3 794 \| 794	8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	9:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18631 \| 18631 · IR 37 2260 \| 2260	8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	10:18 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2360 \| 2360 · ICE 372 \| 372	8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	10:00 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 794 \| 794	8:59 AM Zurich HB	0h53	9:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2064 \| 2064	9:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	10:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2260 \| 2260	9:08 AM Zurich HB	1h10	10:18 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2064 \| 2064	9:10 AM Zurich HB	1h13	10:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2064 \| 2064	9:15 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	10:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18933 \| 18933 · TGV 9210 \| 9210	9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	10:26 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · TGV 9210 \| 9210	9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	10:26 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
TGV 9210 \| 9210	9:34 AM Zurich HB	0h52	10:26 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
9210+96249	9:34 AM Zurich HB	2h04	11:38 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
9210+96117	9:34 AM Zurich HB	2h11	11:45 AM Basel St. Johann	1 transfer
IR 36 1964 \| 1964	9:36 AM Zurich HB	1h16	10:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18535 \| 18535 · ICE 108 \| 108	9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	10:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18935 \| 18935 · ICE 108 \| 108	9:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	10:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18635 \| 18635 · IR 37 2262 \| 2262	9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	11:18 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
ICE 108 \| 108	9:59 AM Zurich HB	0h53	10:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 35 2362 \| 2362 · IC 61 964 \| 964	9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	11:00 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 36 2066 \| 2066	10:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	11:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2262 \| 2262	10:08 AM Zurich HB	1h10	11:18 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2066 \| 2066	10:10 AM Zurich HB	1h13	11:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2066 \| 2066	10:15 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	11:23 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18537 \| 18537 · IC 3 564 \| 564	10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	11:26 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18937 \| 18937 · IC 3 564 \| 564	10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	11:26 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 564 \| 564	10:34 AM Zurich HB	0h52	11:26 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 1966 \| 1966	10:36 AM Zurich HB	1h16	11:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18539 \| 18539 · ICE 370 \| 370	10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	11:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18939 \| 18939 · ICE 370 \| 370	10:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	11:52 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18639 \| 18639 · IR 37 2264 \| 2264	10:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	12:18 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2364 \| 2364 · IC 6 966 \| 966	10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	12:00 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
ICE 370 \| 370	10:59 AM Zurich HB	0h53	11:52 AM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2068 \| 2068	11:02 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	12:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2264 \| 2264	11:08 AM Zurich HB	1h10	12:18 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2068 \| 2068	11:10 AM Zurich HB	1h13	12:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2068 \| 2068	11:15 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	12:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18941 \| 18941 · TGV 9218 \| 9218	11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	12:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18541 \| 18541 · TGV 9218 \| 9218	11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	12:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
TGV 9218 \| 9218	11:34 AM Zurich HB	0h52	12:26 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
9218+96121	11:34 AM Zurich HB	2h11	1:45 PM Basel St. Johann	1 transfer
9218+96121	11:34 AM Zurich HB	2h16	1:50 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 36 1968 \| 1968	11:36 AM Zurich HB	1h16	12:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18543 \| 18543 · IC 3 770 \| 770	11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	12:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18943 \| 18943 · IC 3 770 \| 770	11:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	12:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18643 \| 18643 · IR 37 2266 \| 2266	11:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	1:18 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 770 \| 770	11:59 AM Zurich HB	0h53	12:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 35 2366 \| 2366 · ICE 106 \| 106	11:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	1:00 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 36 2070 \| 2070	12:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	1:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2266 \| 2266	12:08 PM Zurich HB	1h10	1:18 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2070 \| 2070	12:10 PM Zurich HB	1h13	1:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2070 \| 2070	12:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	1:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18545 \| 18545 · IC 3 568 \| 568	12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	1:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18945 \| 18945 · IC 3 568 \| 568	12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	1:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 568 \| 568	12:34 PM Zurich HB	0h52	1:26 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 1970 \| 1970	12:36 PM Zurich HB	1h16	1:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18947 \| 18947 · IC 3 772 \| 772	12:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	1:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18547 \| 18547 · IC 3 772 \| 772	12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	1:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18647 \| 18647 · IR 37 2268 \| 2268	12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	2:18 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2368 \| 2368 · IC 6 970 \| 970	12:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	2:00 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 772 \| 772	12:59 PM Zurich HB	0h53	1:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2072 \| 2072	1:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	2:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2268 \| 2268	1:08 PM Zurich HB	1h10	2:18 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2072 \| 2072	1:10 PM Zurich HB	1h13	2:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2072 \| 2072	1:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	2:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18949 \| 18949 · TGV 9222 \| 9222	1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	2:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · TGV 9222 \| 9222	1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	2:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
TGV 9222 \| 9222	1:34 PM Zurich HB	0h52	2:26 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
9222+96223	1:34 PM Zurich HB	2h34	4:08 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
9222+96127	1:34 PM Zurich HB	2h41	4:15 PM Basel St. Johann	1 transfer
IR 36 1972 \| 1972	1:36 PM Zurich HB	1h16	2:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3268 \| 3268 · ICE 104 \| 104	1:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h07	2:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18551 \| 18551 · ICE 104 \| 104	1:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	2:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18651 \| 18651 · IR 37 2270 \| 2270	1:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	3:18 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2370 \| 2370 · IC 61 972 \| 972	1:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	3:00 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
ICE 104 \| 104	1:59 PM Zurich HB	0h53	2:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2074 \| 2074	2:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	3:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2270 \| 2270	2:08 PM Zurich HB	1h10	3:18 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2074 \| 2074	2:10 PM Zurich HB	1h13	3:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2074 \| 2074	2:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	3:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18953 \| 18953 · IR 55 1774 \| 1774 · IR 27 2474 \| 2474	2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h28	3:44 PM Basel SBB	2 transfers
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · IR 55 1774 \| 1774 · IR 27 2474 \| 2474	2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h28	3:44 PM Basel SBB	2 transfers
S 9 18953 \| 18953 · EC 150 \| 150	2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	3:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · EC 150 \| 150	2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	3:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 55 1774 \| 1774 · IR 27 2474 \| 2474	2:29 PM Zurich HB	1h15	3:44 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
EC 150 \| 150	2:34 PM Zurich HB	0h52	3:26 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 1974 \| 1974	2:36 PM Zurich HB	1h16	3:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18555 \| 18555 · IC 3 776 \| 776	2:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	3:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18955 \| 18955 · IC 3 776 \| 776	2:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	3:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18655 \| 18655 · IR 37 2272 \| 2272	2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	4:18 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2372 \| 2372 · ICE 276 \| 276	2:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	4:00 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 776 \| 776	2:59 PM Zurich HB	0h53	3:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2076 \| 2076	3:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	4:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2272 \| 2272	3:08 PM Zurich HB	1h10	4:18 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2076 \| 2076	3:10 PM Zurich HB	1h13	4:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2076 \| 2076	3:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	4:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18957 \| 18957 · TGV 9226 \| 9226	3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	4:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · TGV 9226 \| 9226	3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	4:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
TGV 9226 \| 9226	3:34 PM Zurich HB	0h52	4:26 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
9226+96133	3:34 PM Zurich HB	2h11	5:45 PM Basel St. Johann	1 transfer
9226+96227	3:34 PM Zurich HB	2h04	5:38 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
9226+96133	3:34 PM Zurich HB	2h11	5:45 PM Basel St. Johann	1 transfer
9226+96227	3:34 PM Zurich HB	2h04	5:38 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 36 1976 \| 1976	3:36 PM Zurich HB	1h16	4:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18559 \| 18559 · ICE 102 \| 102	3:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	4:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18959 \| 18959 · ICE 102 \| 102	3:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	4:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18659 \| 18659 · IR 37 2274 \| 2274	3:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	5:18 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2374 \| 2374 · IC 61 976 \| 976	3:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	5:00 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
ICE 102 \| 102	3:59 PM Zurich HB	0h53	4:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2078 \| 2078	4:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	5:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2274 \| 2274	4:08 PM Zurich HB	1h10	5:18 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2078 \| 2078	4:10 PM Zurich HB	1h13	5:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2078 \| 2078	4:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	5:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18561 \| 18561 · IC 3 576 \| 576	4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	5:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18961 \| 18961 · IC 3 576 \| 576	4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	5:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 576 \| 576	4:34 PM Zurich HB	0h52	5:26 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 1978 \| 1978	4:36 PM Zurich HB	1h16	5:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18963 \| 18963 · IC 3 780 \| 780	4:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	5:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18563 \| 18563 · IC 3 780 \| 780	4:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	5:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18663 \| 18663 · IR 37 2276 \| 2276	4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	6:18 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2376 \| 2376 · IC 6 978 \| 978	4:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	6:00 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 780 \| 780	4:59 PM Zurich HB	0h53	5:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2080 \| 2080	5:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	6:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2276 \| 2276	5:08 PM Zurich HB	1h10	6:18 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2080 \| 2080	5:10 PM Zurich HB	1h13	6:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2080 \| 2080	5:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	6:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · IC 3 578 \| 578	5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	6:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18965 \| 18965 · IC 3 578 \| 578	5:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	6:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 578 \| 578	5:34 PM Zurich HB	0h52	6:26 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 1980 \| 1980	5:36 PM Zurich HB	1h16	6:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18567 \| 18567 · IC 3 782 \| 782	5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	6:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18967 \| 18967 · IC 3 782 \| 782	5:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	6:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18667 \| 18667 · IR 37 2278 \| 2278	5:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	7:18 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2378 \| 2378 · ICE 100 \| 100	5:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	7:00 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 782 \| 782	5:59 PM Zurich HB	0h53	6:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2082 \| 2082	6:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	7:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2082 \| 2082	6:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	7:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 5 18569 \| 18569 · TGV 9234 \| 9234	6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	7:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18969 \| 18969 · TGV 9234 \| 9234	6:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	7:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
9234+96247	6:34 PM Zurich HB	2h04	8:38 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
9234+96145	6:34 PM Zurich HB	2h11	8:45 PM Basel St. Johann	1 transfer
9234+96145	6:34 PM Zurich HB	2h11	8:45 PM Basel St. Johann	1 transfer
9234+96247	6:34 PM Zurich HB	2h04	8:38 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18971 \| 18971 · ICE 272 \| 272	6:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h06	7:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18571 \| 18571 · ICE 272 \| 272	6:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	7:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18671 \| 18671 · IR 37 2280 \| 2280	6:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	8:18 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2380 \| 2380 · IC 6 982 \| 982	6:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	8:00 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 36 2084 \| 2084	7:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	8:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2280 \| 2280	7:08 PM Zurich HB	1h10	8:18 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2084 \| 2084	7:10 PM Zurich HB	1h13	8:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2084 \| 2084	7:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	8:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
S 9 18973 \| 18973 · IC 3 582 \| 582	7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h10	8:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18573 \| 18573 · IC 3 582 \| 582	7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h10	8:26 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 3 582 \| 582	7:34 PM Zurich HB	0h52	8:26 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 1984 \| 1984	7:36 PM Zurich HB	1h16	8:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 13 3280 \| 3280 · NJ 409 \| 409	7:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h07	8:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18575 \| 18575 · NJ 409 \| 409	7:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h06	8:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18675 \| 18675 · IR 37 2282 \| 2282	7:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h27	9:18 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 35 2384 \| 2384 · IC 61 984 \| 984	7:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h01	9:00 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IC 60409 \| 60409	7:59 PM Zurich HB	0h53	8:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
NJ 409 \| 409	7:59 PM Zurich HB	0h53	8:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
EC 459 \| 459	7:59 PM Zurich HB	0h53	8:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2086 \| 2086	8:02 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h21	9:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 36 2086 \| 2086	8:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	9:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IR 37 2286 \| 2286	10:08 PM Zurich HB	1h08	11:16 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
RE 36 2090 \| 2090	10:10 PM Zurich HB	1h13	11:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
RE 36 2090 \| 2090	10:15 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h08	11:23 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
IC 1 738 \| 738 · IC 6 648 \| 648	10:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h25	11:40 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 5 18585 \| 18585 · IC 1 738 \| 738 · IC 6 648 \| 648	10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h24	11:40 PM Basel SBB	2 transfers
S 9 18985 \| 18985 · IC 1 738 \| 738 · IC 6 648 \| 648	10:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h24	11:40 PM Basel SBB	2 transfers
S 12 19284 \| 19284 · IR 36 1990 \| 1990	10:20 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h32	11:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 6 18685 \| 18685 · IR 36 1990 \| 1990	10:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h31	11:52 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 11 19187 \| 19187 · RE 37 4840 \| 4840 · RE 12 4790 \| 4790 · IR 26 2340 \| 2340	10:24 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h36	12:00 AM Basel SBB	3 transfers
IC 1 738 \| 738 · IC 6 648 \| 648	10:32 PM Zurich HB	1h08	11:40 PM Basel SBB	1 transfer
IR 36 1990 \| 1990	10:36 PM Zurich HB	1h16	11:52 PM Basel SBB	0 transfersDirect
RE 37 4840 \| 4840 · RE 12 4790 \| 4790 · IR 26 2340 \| 2340	10:38 PM Zurich HB	1h22	12:00 AM Basel SBB	2 transfers
S 6 18687 \| 18687 · IR 37 2288 \| 2288	10:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h25	12:16 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 11 19189 \| 19189 · IR 37 2288 \| 2288	10:54 PM Zurich Altstetten	1h22	12:16 AM Basel SBB	1 transfer
S 9 18989 \| 18989 · IC 1 740 \| 740 · IC 6 646 \| 646	11:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1h24	12:40 AM Basel SBB	2 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zurich to Basel?

The best time to book your train from Zurich to Basel is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zurich to Basel route.

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Trains

from €25

Buses

from €5

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Basel

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Basel run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.

There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 52m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €9

Distance

76 km

Average train duration

1h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

€19

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

52m

First train

12:01 AM

Last train

11:56 PM

Cheapest Month

Feb

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sat

Least Busy Day

Fri

Best time to book

28 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €9

Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Basel trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Basel from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

52m

Cheapest Price

€19

SBB frequency

24 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Learn more about SBB

SNCF | TGV Lyria

About

TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service connecting France and Switzerland, a joint venture between SNCF (French National Railway Company) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways). These trains operate daily, offering up to 17 return journeys between the two countries. Key destinations include Paris, Dijon, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, and Basel, with seasonal services to Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and Avignon. TGV Lyria offers three travel classes: Standard, Première, and Première Signature, each with varying levels of comfort and services like Wi-Fi and catering options.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 11m

Cheapest Price

€56

SNCF | TGV Lyria frequency

7 a day

Luggage included

1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of luggage per person

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, between seats

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by operator

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with full meals, at-seat service in First Class, Café-bar for snacks and drinks

Seat reservation

First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional, additional fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Trenitalia EuroCity

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

52m

Cheapest Price

€65

Trenitalia EuroCity frequency

1 a day

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

52m

Cheapest Price

€55

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

21 a day

Trains from Zurich to Basel

There are frequent daily direct trains from Zurich to Basel, with most services taking around one hour and 20 minutes. Direct trains make the trip west to Basel from Zurich Oerlikon station and Zurich central station roughly three times every hour from the early morning to late evening. Some additional indirect services require a change at Olten.

Zurich to Basel train time: daily departures

The daily timetable offers frequent direct trains to Basel from Zurich seven days a week. Hourly direct services originate at Zurich Oerlikon station, while three to four trains an hour start from the central station in Zurich. Some indirect services in the evening require a change at Olten. Schedules offer departures from very early in the morning throughout the day and evening until just before midnight.

How long is the journey by train from Zurich to Basel?

The fastest train from Zurich to Basel completes the 54-mile trip west in one hour and seven minutes. Most direct and indirect connections take between one hour and 19 minutes and one hour 31 minutes. Due to the frequency of services on this line, connections between trains on indirect journeys are usually very short.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Zurich to Basel?

Departure station: Zurich Oerlikon station is located about two miles north of the city centre, connected by buses and local trains taking around 15-20 minutes. The central Zurich station is located in the heart of Zurich. Both stations have luggage storage facilities, coffee-bars, food mini-markets, newsagents, cash points and WiFi.

Arrival station: Basel station is situated on the south-east side of the city, about 20 minutes' walk from the centre, with numerous local tram connections and S-Bahn trains making the trip downtown in about 10 minutes. Station facilities include cafes, bakeries, a food supermarket, car rental desks and luggage storage lockers.

Which train companies travel from Zurich to Basel?

Swiss Federal Railways, abbreviated to SBB in German, CFF in French, and FFS in Italian, operates all the direct and indirect trains on this route from Zurich to Basel. SBB services on this route include InterCity express trains, Interregional local services, and some international express departures en route to German destinations.

Swiss Federal Railways: Zurich to Basel

Swiss Federal Railways trains from Zurich to Basel are mostly a mix of InterRegional and InterCity services but also include some ICE or EC international departures. Schedules offer a frequent direct service from early morning to late at night, with three to four trains an hour to Basel throughout the day and evening. Timings for the journey range from one hour and seven minutes to one hour 31 minutes.

Zurich to Basel trains: services on board

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) operates InterCity and InterRegional trains from Zurich to Basel with a choice of first or second-class seating. InterCity trains have a cafe-bistro and a family zone. SBB trains have low-floor access for wheelchair users and dedicated wheelchair spaces. Cyclists can take their bike on board but must purchase a bike ticket. Dogs can travel with their owners for the cost of half the second-class fare. Small pets in carriers travel for free. For passengers with a lot of luggage there is a door-to-door or station-to-station check-in service for a small charge.

How to find cheap train tickets from Zurich to Basel

As this route to Basel is one of the most popular journeys within Switzerland, it is advisable to book in advance if timing is crucial. The frequency of services between the two cities does mean that if the traveller is willing to be a little flexible about departure times, it is usually easy to find the best-priced tickets. Tickets for InterRegional services are usually the most economical option.

FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Basel

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Basel can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Basel is €31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Zurich to Basel is 52m to travel the 76 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Zurich to Basel leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Zurich to Basel leaves at 11:56 PM.

Yes,there are 11 direct trains a day from Zurich to Basel with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Zurich to Basel. You can choose between SNCF | TGV Lyria. SNCF | TGV Lyria trains take around 2h 11m

When taking a train from Zurich to Basel, you can count on SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) for the best way to get you to Basel. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Zurich and Basel and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A day trip to Basel from Zurich is worth doing with a journey time of 52m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Zurich to Basel is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Basel including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich to Basel

Zurich

Basel

The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Basel.

Zürich HB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.

Dining

Restaurant Au Premier
Brasserie Federal

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel St. Gotthard
Central Plaza Hotel

Shower

Cost CHF 12

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1,300 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44

Public transit options for Zürich HB

Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Oerlikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.

Dining

Negishi Sushi Bar
Le Muh

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Courtyard Zurich North
Swissotel Zurich
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

72 places, 60 places

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains

Public transit options for Zürich Oerlikon

Tram: Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

Zürich Altstetten Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Markthalle
Restaurant LaSalle

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators.

CHF 1

Hotel

Placid Hotel Zurich
Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
H+ Hotel Zürich

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

240 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area

Public transit options for Zürich Altstetten

S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
Tram: Line 4
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Stadelhofen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.

Dining

Outback Lodge
Tibits

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Opera Zurich
Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
Hotel Seehof

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1000 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Stadelhofen

Tram: Line 11, Line 15
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich Hardbrücke Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Hardplatz, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 225 78 00

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with several parking options

Dining

Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
Les Halles

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

25hours Hotel Zürich West
Sheraton Zürich Hotel
Novotel Zurich City West

Bike Parking

800 places, covered

Information Desk

Located on the main concourse

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Hardbrücke

Tram: Line 4, Line 8
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Wollishofen Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8038 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Stettbach

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8051 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

4 km

Zürich Wiedikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Wiedikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

2 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Marktküche
Restaurant Volkshaus

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Hotel Glockenhof
Hotel St. Gotthard

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

104 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Wiedikon

Tram: Line 9, Line 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21

Zürich Manegg Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Manegg railway station, Zurich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Parking

Parking is available near the station, typically used by commuters.

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps.

Hotel

MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity
Hotel Uto Kulm

Bike Parking

56 places, covered

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

The station is a small suburban station with basic facilities, primarily serving the Sihltal line.

Public transit options for Zürich Manegg

S-Bahn: S4
Bus: Several local bus lines available

Zürich Selnau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

Zürich Enge Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Enge, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with limited spaces.

Dining

Restaurant Enge
Ristorante Frascati

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

80 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains

Public transit options for Zürich Enge

Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Affoltern Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8046 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

6 km

Zürich, Schaffhauserstrasse (Oerlikon Bahnhof Ost) Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 848 446 688

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich Giesshübel Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Tiefenbrunnen Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Triemli Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8055 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

4 km

Zürich Leimbach Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

information

Address

8041 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

4 km

Zürich Brunau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8002 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Seebach Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8052 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich Binz Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Saalsporthalle Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich-Storchen

information

Zürich, Altstetterplatz Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8048 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich Flughafen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zurich-Kloten Airport CH-8058 Zurich-Flughafen Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 43 816 22 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the main airport entrance.

Dining

Restaurant Upperdeck
Chalet Suisse

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle
Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport
Mövenpick Hotel Zurich Airport

Shower

Cost CHF 15

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

870 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz
Sixt

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Zurich city center and other destinations
Hall 2: check-in and baggage claim area
Hall 3: shopping and dining area

Public transit options for Zürich Flughafen

Train: S-Bahn lines S2, S16
Tram: Line 10
Bus: Several lines available

The major train station for arrivals in Basel is Basel SBB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Basel SBB for your journey to Basel from Zurich.

Basel SBB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 221 22 22

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.

Dining

Restaurant Da Roberto
Brasserie Bahnhof Basel

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Victoria
Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
GAIA Hotel

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

800 places, covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
Hall 3: shopping and services area

Public transit options for Basel SBB

Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available

Basel St Johann Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Bike Parking

information

Address

4056 Basel, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

Bike Parking

52 places, covered

Basel Bad Bhf Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 61 690 13 13

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

2 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.

Dining

Restaurant Les Gareçons
Restaurant Bahn Kantine

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

Hotel Alexander
Hotel Wettstein
Hotel Balade

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

330 places, covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland

Public transit options for Basel Bad Bhf

Tram: Line 2, Line 6
Bus: Several lines available

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