The average train between Basel and Mendrisio takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Mendrisio. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Mendrisio. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Mendrisio at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Mendrisio. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Mendrisio station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Basel to Mendrisio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Mendrisio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Basel to Mendrisio train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Mendrisio is 216.4 km. The road distance is 270 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 80–240 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily.