The cheapest and fastest trains from Chiasso to Basel
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£122
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
6 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chiasso to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chiasso to Basel will cost around £122 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
To travel from Chiasso to Basel you need to make at least one change.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Chiasso to Basel
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chiasso to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £93.
Distance: 222 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £239 Average Price |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 14m Average total duration 15h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Chiasso to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Chiasso to Basel trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:05 Chiasso | 4h26 | 22:31 Basel | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chiasso to Basel
Trains from Chiasso to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:50, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 00:50 |
Last train 22:13 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Chiasso to Basel trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Chiasso and Basel from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
SBB
Trenitalia EuroCity
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Chiasso to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chiasso to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chiasso and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Via Giuseppe Motta.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Carlino
- Osteria Grotto del Cavaliere
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Mövenpick Touring
- Hotel Bahnhof
- Hotel Garni Centro
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Italy and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: SBB services
- Bus: Several local lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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