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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rancate is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 8h 31m.

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 40 - SFr 65.

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 and arriving at Mendrisio, Stazione via Chiasso, Municipio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

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 Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Basel 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 Como, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 120 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Rancate bus arrive?

Basel to Rancate bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Chiasso 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?

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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 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 1m
CHF 21–116
Drive 281.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rancate281.4 km
2h 58m
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 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 Como 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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