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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mendrisio is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mendrisio is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Mendrisio?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Mendrisio. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Mendrisio, Autosilo via Chiasso, Municipio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mendrisio?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Mendrisio. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Mendrisio?

The distance between Basel and Mendrisio is 270 km. The road distance is 281.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Mendrisio without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Mendrisio takes 3h 16m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mendrisio bus from?

Basel to Mendrisio bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mendrisio train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Mendrisio?

The best way to get from Basel to Mendrisio is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus via Como, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 120 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Basel to Mendrisio bus arrive?

Basel to Mendrisio bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Chiasso station.

Where does the Basel to Mendrisio train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Mendrisio?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mendrisio is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Basel to Mendrisio.

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

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Where can I stay near Mendrisio?

There are 4806+ hotels available in Mendrisio.

Basel to Mendrisio - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Mendrisio 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to MendrisioIc21
3h 16m
CHF 55–100
Train via Lugano
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoIc21 / ...
3h 20m
CHF 20–110
Bus via Como
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Como1524
5h 11m
CHF 21–116
Drive 281.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mendrisio281.1 km
2h 57m
CHF 45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4h 48m
CHF 87–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiasso
8h 42m
CHF 27–40

Basel to Mendrisio by train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.4 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Mendrisio twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 55–100 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Como 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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