What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Chiasso?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chiasso is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Chiasso?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chiasso is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Chiasso?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Chiasso. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Chiasso?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Chiasso. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Basel to Chiasso?

The distance between Basel and Chiasso is 278 km. The road distance is 287.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Chiasso without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Chiasso without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 110.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Chiasso?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Basel to Chiasso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chiasso bus from?

Basel to Chiasso bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chiasso train from?

Basel to Chiasso train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Chiasso?

The best way to get from Basel to Chiasso is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus via Como, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 85 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Chiasso bus arrive?

Basel to Chiasso bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Chiasso station.

Where does the Basel to Chiasso train arrive?

Basel to Chiasso train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Chiasso?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Chiasso is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Basel to Chiasso.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Chiasso?

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Where can I stay near Chiasso?

There are 2830+ hotels available in Chiasso.

Basel to Chiasso - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Chiasso by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
3h 24m
CHF 19–110
Bus via Como
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Comobus 1524
4h 29m
CHF 18–82
Drive 287.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chiassocar 287.5 km
3h 1m
CHF 45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
5h 2m
CHF 108–262
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Chiassotrain Ic21
3h 26m
CHF 85–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Chiassobus Senise
5h 30m
CHF 20–40
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Basilea Badisher to Chiassobus
6h 35m
CHF 46

Basel to Chiasso by train

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.8 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Chiasso, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–100 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Como 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 16–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m. FlixBus-eu also services this route 6 times a week.

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