City connection

Zurich to Basel by train

Zürich HB → Basel SBB

Fastest

1 h 8 min

Typical

1 h 13 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, FlixBus-eu

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from Zurich to Basel take?

The fastest connection takes about 1 h 8 min; a typical journey takes around 1 h 13 min.

Is there a direct train from Zurich to Basel?

Yes — direct trains run on this route (Zürich HB → Basel SBB).

Which operators run trains from Zurich to Basel?

Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, FlixBus-eu.

Legendary routes through Zurich or Basel

• Nightjet Vienna → Zurich
• Gotthard Express Zurich → Milan

More trains from Zurich

• Zurich → Berlin fastest 8 h 41 min
• Zurich → Frankfurt fastest 4 h 19 min
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• Zurich → Innsbruck fastest 4 h 5 min
• Zurich → Milan fastest 3 h 18 min
• Zurich → Munich fastest 3 h 59 min