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 60 and takes 4h 45m.

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 58m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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 Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

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 via Lugano which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Basel to Mendrisio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mendrisio bus from?

Basel to Mendrisio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 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 via Lugano which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 60 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Mendrisio bus arrive?

Basel to Mendrisio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Basel to Mendrisio train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Mendrisio?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mendrisio is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m 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?

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Basel to Mendrisio

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Basel to Mendrisio. The best route is Train via Lugano, a distance of 216.397 km.

Train via Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
3h 14m
CHF 20–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 45m
CHF 27–59
Drive 281.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mendrisiocar 281.1 km
2h 58m
CHF 46–66
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
4h 50m
CHF 103–327
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mendrisiotrain Ic21
3h 15m
CHF 90–270

Basel to Mendrisio by train

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Distance: 270.2 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 85–260 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 22–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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