How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $118. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $118, and a train costs an average of $173.

Distance: 296 miles (477 km)

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$173

Average price

$137

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7h 11m

Average total duration

6h 41m

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4h 10m

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1h 10m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.9kg

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from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
02:50PM7h40
Frankfurt am Main
10:30PMChiasso
$2341One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
02:50PM7h40
Frankfurt am Main
10:30PMChiasso
$2341One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
08:06AM6h49
Frankfurt am Main
02:55PMChiasso
$3571One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
10:50AM7h47
Frankfurt am Main
06:37PMChiasso
$2341One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso

Travel to Chiasso easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Chiasso including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso is a bus with an average price of $72 (€58).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso:

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso costing on average $118 (€96).

A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso costing on average $173 (€140).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 36m.

Bus takes on average 15h 5m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso is approximately 296 miles (477 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Chiasso as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Chiasso station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Chiasso by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Chiasso by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso:
  • 30 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Chiasso often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Milan Centrale, Como, Lugano. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chiasso and these popular destinations at a great price.

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