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Basel.

Basel is a different city at the far end of the Zürich–Basel line, 122 km from the airport. One InterRegio an hour runs there without a change in 1 h 27, via Zürich HB, and leaves you at Basel SBB, on the edge of the old town.

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For Zurich generally we recommend the SBB train to Zürich HB. For Basel the answer changes.

The IR36 leaves at :56 every hour from 05:56 to 20:56, reaching Basel SBB in 1 h 27 via Zürich HB, Baden, Brugg, Frick and Rheinfelden. The fare is SBB's point-to-point ticket, not ZVV: CHF 41.00 an adult, CHF 20.50 for a child 6 to 15 or Half-Fare card, under-6s free, valid all day on any train — after 20:56 change at Zürich HB on the same ticket. Supersaver tickets are cheaper but yield-priced and not shown here. No direct train runs on 21 and 22 November 2026.

Lowest listed total · shortest ride

IR36 to Basel SBB

regional · SBB, on a point-to-point ticket
87–94 min rideEvery 60 min05:56–20:56
Zürich Flughafen railway stationBasel SBB
Luggage space
CHF 82total for 2 adultsCHF 41 each2 × CHF 41 adult fareBuy ticketOn SBB, on a point-to-point ticket
Hours, tickets & luggage

SBB's point-to-point fare, not a ZVV ticket: CHF 41.00 an adult in 2nd class (CHF 70.00 in 1st; CHF 82.00 return), 122 km via Zurich. Children 6 to 15 and Half-Fare holders pay exactly half, CHF 20.50; under-6s ride free. Valid one day on any train along the route — the IR36, or any train to Zürich HB and a change. Supersaver tickets are yield-priced and not shown here; the group tariff starts at ten people.

Luggage. Mainline Swiss trains: racks and standing space by the doors.

Hours. The IR36 leaves at :56 every hour from 05:56 to 20:56 (05:54/20:54 on a few days), 16 departures a day, reaching Basel SBB at :23 — 87 minutes on nine trips in ten, 89 or 94 on the rest. No direct train on 7–22 February, 7–15 March, 28–29 March or 21–22 November 2026. After 20:56, change at Zürich HB.

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From arrivals to Basel

01

Find the stop

Zürich Flughafen railway station. Follow the signs from arrivals.

02

Choose IR36 to Basel SBB

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

03

Arrive at Basel

87–94 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

What happens at Basel?

Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the SBB train to Zürich HB stop at Basel?

No. It runs to Zürich HB.

Does the VBZ tram 10 stop at Basel?

No. It runs to Zürich.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the IR36 to Basel SBB runs 05:56–20:56. Outside those hours nothing runs to the center.

Is Basel in Zurich?

Basel is a different city at the far end of the Zürich–Basel line, 122 km from the airport. One InterRegio an hour runs there without a change in 1 h 27, via Zürich HB, and leaves you at Basel SBB, on the edge of the old town.

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