What is the best way to travel from Zurich Airport to Basel?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Basel from Zurich Airport?
You can reach Basel with just £14 by taking a Train from SBB CFF FFS, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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SBB CFF FFS1h 19m005:39Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station06:58BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 19/06/2026 05:39:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 19/06/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 21m006:15Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:36BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 19/06/2026 06:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 19/06/2026 07:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 27m009:56Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station11:23BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 19/06/2026 09:56:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 19/06/2026 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 35m023:50Zurich AirportZurich Airport09:25BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 19/06/2026 23:50:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 20/06/2026 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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SBB CFF FFS1h 17m005:56Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:13BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 05:56:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 20/06/2026 07:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 17m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 24m006:09Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:33BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 06:09:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 20/06/2026 07:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 24m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 37m006:15Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:52BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 06:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 20/06/2026 07:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 35m023:50Zurich AirportZurich Airport09:25BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 23:50:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/06/2026 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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SBB CFF FFS1h 34m005:56Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:30BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 21/06/2026 05:56:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/06/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 34m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 24m006:09Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:33BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 21/06/2026 06:09:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/06/2026 07:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 24m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 37m006:15Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:52BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 21/06/2026 06:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/06/2026 07:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 35m023:50Zurich AirportZurich Airport08:25BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 21/06/2026 23:50:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/06/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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SBB CFF FFS1h 19m005:39Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station06:58BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 23/06/2026 05:39:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/06/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 27m008:56Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station10:23BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 23/06/2026 08:56:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/06/2026 10:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 27m009:56Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station11:23BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 23/06/2026 09:56:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/06/2026 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 30m023:46Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station01:16BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 23/06/2026 23:46:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/06/2026 01:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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SBB CFF FFS5h 34m000:42Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station06:16BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 23/06/2026 00:42:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/06/2026 06:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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SBB CFF FFS5h 34m000:42Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station06:16BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 24/06/2026 00:42:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/06/2026 06:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 19m005:39Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station06:58BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 24/06/2026 05:39:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/06/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 21m006:15Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:36BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 24/06/2026 06:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/06/2026 07:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 35m023:50Zurich AirportZurich Airport08:25BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 24/06/2026 23:50:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/06/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Zurich Airport to Basel?
You can get to Basel from Zurich Airport in just 1h 17m with a Train from SBB CFF FFS. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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SBB CFF FFS1h 19m005:39Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station06:58BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 19/06/2026 05:39:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 19/06/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 21m006:15Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:36BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 19/06/2026 06:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 19/06/2026 07:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 27m009:56Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station11:23BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 19/06/2026 09:56:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 19/06/2026 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 35m023:50Zurich AirportZurich Airport09:25BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 19/06/2026 23:50:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 20/06/2026 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Trains Friday
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SBB CFF FFS1h 17m005:56Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:13BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 05:56:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 20/06/2026 07:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 17m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 24m006:09Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:33BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 06:09:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 20/06/2026 07:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 24m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 37m006:15Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:52BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 06:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 20/06/2026 07:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 35m023:50Zurich AirportZurich Airport09:25BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 20/06/2026 23:50:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/06/2026 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Trains Saturday
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SBB CFF FFS1h 24m006:09Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:33BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 21/06/2026 06:09:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/06/2026 07:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 24m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 34m005:56Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:30BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 21/06/2026 05:56:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/06/2026 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 34m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 37m006:15Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:52BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 21/06/2026 06:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 21/06/2026 07:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 35m023:50Zurich AirportZurich Airport08:25BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 21/06/2026 23:50:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 22/06/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Fastest Trains Sunday
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SBB CFF FFS1h 19m005:39Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station06:58BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 23/06/2026 05:39:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/06/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 27m008:56Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station10:23BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 23/06/2026 08:56:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/06/2026 10:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 27m009:56Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station11:23BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 23/06/2026 09:56:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/06/2026 11:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 27m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 30m023:46Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station01:16BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 23/06/2026 23:46:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/06/2026 01:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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SBB CFF FFS5h 34m000:42Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station06:16BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 23/06/2026 00:42:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 23/06/2026 06:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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SBB CFF FFS1h 19m005:39Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station06:58BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 24/06/2026 05:39:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/06/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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SBB CFF FFS1h 21m006:15Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station07:36BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 24/06/2026 06:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/06/2026 07:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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SBB CFF FFS5h 34m000:42Zurich AirportAeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station06:16BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from SBB CFF FFS goes from Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 24/06/2026 00:42:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 24/06/2026 06:16:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 34m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 35m023:50Zurich AirportZurich Airport08:25BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 24/06/2026 23:50:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 25/06/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Zurich Airport to Basel
What are the most popular stations in Zurich Airport and Basel?
In Zurich Airport, you will usually depart from Zurich Airport or Aeropuerto Zurich Airport Central Station, while in Basel you will be arriving at Central Station, Markthalle Bus Station or Badischer Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Basel from Zurich Airport? With 5 connections between 2 Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zurich Airport and Basel, you can pay as low as £14 with a Train from SBB CFF FFS.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from SBB CFF FFS: you will get to Basel in just 1h 17m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zurich Airport and Basel are SBB CFF FFS and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Zurich Airport and Basel is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Rümlang or to Birsfelden, and look at flights from , and landing at Basel Mulhouse Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Zurich Airport to Basel?
The most popular companies between Zurich Airport and Basel, are SBB CFF FFS and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: SBB CFF FFS and Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Zurich Airport to Basel
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zurich Airport to Basel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Zurich Airport to Basel
How can I reach Basel from Zurich Airport?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Basel from Zurich Airport.
How far is Basel from Zurich Airport?
The distance between Zurich Airport and Basel is 73.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zurich Airport and Basel?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 12 kgs, and a flight 18 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zurich Airport to Basel?
You can get to Basel with just £14 by taking a Train from SBB CFF FFS.
What is the fastest way to get from Zurich Airport to Basel?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Basel in just 1h 17m with a Train from SBB CFF FFS.
More routes to Zurich Airport and to Basel
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zurich Airport and to Basel. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
