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

The cheapest way to get from Chiasso Station to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 36m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Chiasso Station and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiasso and arriving at Basel. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chiasso Station and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chiasso and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Chiasso Station to Basel?

The distance between Chiasso Station and Basel is 290 km. The road distance is 287.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiasso Station to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.

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

The train from Chiasso to Basel SBB takes 3h 21m including transfers and departs five times a week.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Chiasso Station to Basel?

The best way to get from Chiasso Station to Basel is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Chiasso Station to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chiasso Station to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chiasso Station to Basel?

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

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

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Chiasso Station to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chiasso Station to Basel by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Chiasso to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
3h 21m
CHF 50–110
Train via Arth
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chiasso to Arth-Goldautrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
3h 54m
CHF 19–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Baselbus
6h 36m
CHF 26–40
Drive 287.3 km
1. Drive from Chiasso Station to Baselcar 287.3 km
3h 2m
CHF 45–65
Train via Biasca
1. Take the train from Chiasso to Biascatrain S10
2. Take the train from Biasca to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
5h 54m

Chiasso Station to Basel by train

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Distance: 290.1 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Chiasso to Basel SBB 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–110 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Chiasso to Basel twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 26–40 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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