What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lago d'Orta?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lago d'Orta. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Omegna - Piazza Beltrami via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 and Fondotoce - Piazza Adua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lago d'Orta?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lago d'Orta. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Omegna via Brig and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Lago d'Orta?

The distance between Basel and Lago d'Orta is 278 km. The road distance is 324 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lago d'Orta without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €27 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lago d'Orta bus from?

Basel to Lago d'Orta bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lago d'Orta train from?

Basel to Lago d'Orta train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lago d'Orta?

The best way to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €27 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Basel to Lago d'Orta bus arrive?

Basel to Lago d'Orta bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Basel to Lago d'Orta train arrive?

Basel to Lago d'Orta train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brig station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lago d'Orta?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lago d'Orta is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Basel to Lago d'Orta.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lago d'Orta?

Book your Basel to Lago d'Orta train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lago d'Orta?

There are 3428+ hotels available in Lago d'Orta.

Basel to Lago d'Orta - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brigtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Omegnatrain Re
5h 10m
€28–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus N474
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Fondotoce - Piazza Aduabus 35
8h 36m
€46–72
Drive 324 km
1. Drive from Basel to Orta San Giuliocar 324 km
4h 7m
€56–81
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 Novara to Orta-Miasinotrain
6h 31m
€111–271
Train via Spiez
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Omegnatrain Re
5h 17m
€34–135
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
8h

Basel to Lago d'Orta by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta.

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Distance: 278.2 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lago d'Orta, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Omegna via Brig and Domodossola in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Omegna - Piazza Beltrami via Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2, and Fondotoce - Piazza Adua in around 8h 36m.

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