The average train between Basel and Stresa takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Stresa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Stresa. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Stresa at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Stresa station via Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Basel to Stresa train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Stresa train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Brig station.
Book your Basel to Stresa train tickets online with SBB GmbH, BLS AG and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Stresa is 200.2 km. The road distance is 279 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Brig every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–210 and the journey takes 2h 15m. SBB GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.