Chiasso railway station

Chiasso railway station is a border facility with five platforms and nine tracks connecting Switzerland and Italy. The building stands at 237 meters elevation and handles both passenger trains and goods transport daily.

The station opened on December 6, 1874, and quickly became a vital transport link between northern Europe and the Mediterranean region. This railway connection enabled systematic expansion of rail networks between the two countries.

The station building displays typical Swiss railway architecture and holds protected heritage status. It serves as a daily meeting point for travelers and commuters crossing between Switzerland and Italy.

The station has customs areas, luggage storage, and local bus connections through Autopostale for regional travel. Visitors should allow extra time for border processing, especially when returning to Switzerland.

The station sits directly on the Swiss-Italian border, creating an unusual location where two customs systems operate side by side. Travelers experience an immediate shift between two different countries and their administrative systems in one place.

Location: Chiasso

Official opening: 1874

Elevation above the sea: 237 m

Part of: list of cultural properties in Chiasso

Address: Via Giuseppe Motta 3, 6830 Chiasso

GPS coordinates: 45.83219,9.03145

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07