Bahnhof Basel SBB is the main train station in Basel city. It's a hub for trains arriving from France (TGV from Paris) and Germany. It has convenient connections to many Swiss destinations including Bern, Interlaken, Lucerne, Geneva, and Zurich.

The train station is about a 15 min walk and 10 min tram ride from the old town district. There is a large parking lot at the station.

📍See location of Bahnhof Basel SBB station.

Sample travel times & costs

Here are some travel times from Zürich HB to popular destinations. I've include a sample adult one-way fare for 2024.

• Bern : 1h / direct / CHF 42

• Luzern: 1h15 / 0-1 changes / CHF 36

• Interlaken Ost: 2h04 / direct / CHF 64

• Geneva (Genève): 3h / 1-2 changes / CHF 80

• Zürich Airport (aka Zürich Flughafen): 1h23 / 1-2 changes

• Zürich HB (city): 1h10 / frequent direct trains / CHF 36

Tickets

You can buy tickets via SBB.ch, the SBB Mobile App, ticket machines, or the ticket office at the train station.

Train journey from this station are free with Swiss Travel Pass, Eurail, and Interrail passes. Discounted 50% with Swiss Half Fare Card.

Check the current train schedule and purchase individual tickets on SBB.ch and the SBB Mobile app.

Luggage

The Basel train station has over 100 luggage lockers. You can pay with credit card. Look for the sign with the luggage icon. Learn more.