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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chiasso is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 1m.

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 70.

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 260.

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 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 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 30m.

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?

Book your Basel to Chiasso train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chiasso?

There are 5302+ hotels available in Chiasso.

Basel to Chiasso - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 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 19–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus
5h 30m
Drive 287.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chiassocar 287.5 km
3h 1m
CHF 47–67
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 101–332
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Chiassotrain Ic21
3h 26m
CHF 85–260

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 80–230 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Chiasso via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen, and Zürich in around 5h 30m.

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