What is the Basel to Mendrisio train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs €60.18. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost €72. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

How far in advance can I book my Basel to Mendrisio train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 6 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Basel to Mendrisio by train?

The fastest journey is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Basel to Mendrisio by train

Q: What’s the distance between Basel and Mendrisio by train?

The train journey from Basel to Mendrisio covers 215 kilometres in total.

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Overview: trains from Basel to Mendrisio

Find the key information for travelling by train from Basel to Mendrisio, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:33 View journey

Last train 22:28 View journey

Avg changes 2

Fastest journey 3hr 14m View journey

Distance (km) 215

Trains / day 5 View all

Cheapest journey €60.18 View journey

Avg journey time 7hr 47m

Train operators 16

Travelling from Basel to Mendrisio by train

Considering a train trip from Basel to Mendrisio? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Basel to Mendrisio

Getting from Basel to Mendrisio by rail typically costs €60.18, but runs about €72 if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Basel to Mendrisio departure timetable

On this route, 5 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Basel at 06:33 and the last leaving at 22:28 during the week.

For weekend travel to Mendrisio, the earliest departure is at 08:04 and the last one is at 22:28. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 3 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Basel to Mendrisio?

This journey covers a total of 215 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Booking Basel to Mendrisio trains in advance

Booking your Basel to Mendrisio tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.

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Making your Basel to Mendrisio travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Mendrisio.

FAQs about the train journey from Basel to Mendrisio

Want to know more about your journey from Basel to Mendrisio? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.