What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Ispra?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ispra is to train which costs €23 - €30 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Ispra?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ispra is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Ispra?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ispra. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Ispra, Mazzini 59,banca via Grandate - Stazione and Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Ispra?

The distance between Basel and Ispra is 306 km. The road distance is 301 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Ispra without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Ispra without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 29m and costs €90 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Ispra?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Basel to Ispra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ispra bus from?

Basel to Ispra bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Basel station.

Train or bus from Basel to Ispra?

The best way to get from Basel to Ispra is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €23 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Basel to Ispra bus arrive?

Basel to Ispra bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Como Grandate station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ispra?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ispra is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Basel to Ispra.

Where can I stay near Ispra?

There are 3527+ hotels available in Ispra.

Basel to Ispra - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Ispra by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain
3. Take the ferry from Arona to Angeraferry 24 / ...
5h 29m
€92–161
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
5h 41m
€23–30
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N474
2. Take the ferry from Arona to Angeraferry 24 / ...
8h 32m
€34–54
Drive 301 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ispracar 301 km
3h 37m
€52–75
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
5h 44m
€108–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
11h 41m
€32–45

Basel to Ispra by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 306.1 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ispra, Italy?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Basel to Como Grandate twice a week. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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