Trains from Basel to Zurich
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- Lowest price from ≈ $20.26 CHF 16.60
- Average duration 1h 9m
- Connections per day 493
- Distance 76 km
- CO₂ per person 1 kg
train from Basel to Zurich
The journey from Basel to Zurich is about 76 km. On average a train trip takes 1h 9m with 493 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ $20.26 CHF 16.60 |
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| Trip duration | 1h 9m |
| Connections per day | 493 |
| Lowest price | ≈ $20.26 CHF 16.60 |
| Highest price | ≈ $50.04 CHF 41.00 |
| First departure | 12:01 AM |
| Last departure | 11:31 PM |
| Distance | 76 km |
| Departure | Basel |
| Arrival | Zurich |
| Travel operator | Schweizerische Bundesbahnen Schweizerische Bundesbahnen |
Next departures from Basel to Zurich
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CO₂ emissions by mode
The train journey between Basel and Zurich emits 5.32kg of CO₂.
Taking the train between Basel and Zurich saves 9.88kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.38kg compared to the bus and 6.84kg compared to the car.
FAQ
A train ticket from Basel to Zurich costs ≈ $31.63 (CHF 25.92). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ $20.26 (CHF 16.60).
The cheapest ticket from Basel to Zurich costs ≈ $20.26 (CHF 16.60). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Basel and Zurich are 76 km apart.
The journey from Basel to Zurich takes about 1h 9m on average. The fastest option takes 56 min.
This route is served by 1 operators: Schweizerische Bundesbahnen.
There are about 493 connections per day from Basel to Zurich.
The first train from Basel to Zurich leaves at 12:01 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last train from Basel to Zurich leaves at 11:31 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The train we found costs ≈ $20.26 (CHF 16.60) but prices can change.
There are about 120 direct connections from Basel to Zurich.
The shortest train journey between Basel and Zurich takes 56 min.
Yes, there is a direct train between Basel and Zurich.
The train journey from Basel to Zurich generates 1 kg of CO₂.