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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chiasso Station is to bus which costs SFr 21 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chiasso Station is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Chiasso Station?

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

Is there a direct train between Basel and Chiasso Station?

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 Station?

The distance between Basel and Chiasso Station is 278 km. The road distance is 287.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Chiasso Station without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 25.

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

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Chiasso Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Chiasso Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Chiasso Station?

The best way to get from Basel to Chiasso Station is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Chiasso Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Chiasso Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Chiasso Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Chiasso Station is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Basel to Chiasso Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Chiasso Station?

There are 5282+ hotels available in Chiasso Station.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Chiasso Station 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 19–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Chiassobus Senise
5h 34m
CHF 21
Drive 287.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chiasso Stationcar 287.3 km
3h 2m
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 101–245
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Chiassotrain Ic21
3h 26m
CHF 85–160
Bus via Basilea Badisher
1. Take the bus from Basilea Badisher to Chiassobus
6h 37m
CHF 46
Bus via Basel
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiassobus
8h 6m
CHF 26–40

Basel to Chiasso Station by train

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Distance: 277.8 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–140 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Chiasso twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 21 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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