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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rancate is to bus via Lugano which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rancate is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rancate?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Rancate. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Mendrisio via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rancate?

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 Rancate?

The distance between Basel and Rancate is 270 km. The road distance is 281.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rancate 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 Rancate?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Rancate bus from?

Basel to Rancate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rancate train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Rancate?

The best way to get from Basel to Rancate is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus via Lugano, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Basel to Rancate bus arrive?

Basel to Rancate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Basel to Rancate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Rancate?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rancate is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Basel to Rancate.

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

Book your Basel to Rancate train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Rancate?

Book your Basel to Rancate bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rancate?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Rancate 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 Mendrisiotrain Ic21
3h 16m
CHF 55–100
Train via Lugano
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
3h 20m
CHF 20–111
Bus via Lugano
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luganobus N474 / ...
5h 24m
CHF 26–36
Drive 281.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rancatecar 281.4 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 48m
CHF 87–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Chiassobus
8h 31m
CHF 29–41

Basel to Rancate 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 Rancate, 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 Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 22–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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