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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Mendrisio and Basel?

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

How far is it from Mendrisio to Basel?

The distance between Mendrisio and Basel is 270 km. The road distance is 280.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mendrisio to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.

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

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

Where do I catch the Mendrisio to Basel train from?

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

Where does the Mendrisio to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mendrisio to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Mendrisio to Basel is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Mendrisio to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 558+ hotels available in Basel.

Mendrisio to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Mendrisio to Basel by train, car, plane, 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 Mendrisio to Basel SBBtrain Ic21
3h 16m
CHF 85–250
Train via Lugano
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
4h 11m
CHF 18–256
Drive 280.5 km
1. Drive from Mendrisio to Baselcar 280.5 km
2h 57m
CHF 45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 40m
CHF 101–328

Mendrisio to Basel by train

7Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.3 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Mendrisio to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 85–250 and the journey takes 3h 16m.

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