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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lesa is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lesa is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lesa?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lesa. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lesa via Brig and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Lesa?

The distance between Basel and Lesa is 287 km. The road distance is 319.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lesa without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €22 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Basel to Lesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lesa train from?

Basel to Lesa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Lesa?

The best way to get from Basel to Lesa is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €22 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Lesa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Lesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lesa is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Basel to Lesa.

Where can I stay near Lesa?

There are 3083+ hotels available in Lesa.

Basel to Lesa - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Lesa by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BrigIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to LesaRe
5h 7m
€23–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Malpensa Airport - MilanN474
8h 34m
€37–74
Drive 319.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lesa319.2 km
4h 1m
€56–81
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Lesa
5h 33m
€108–284
Train via Spiez
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to SpiezIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to DomodossolaEc / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to LesaRe
5h 12m
€33–137
Fly Basel to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BSL - MXP
7h 32m
€76–218
Fly Basel to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)BSL - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Lesa
8h 15m
€110–323

Basel to Lesa by train

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5h 7mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.5 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lesa via Brig and Domodossola in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Malpensa Airport - Milan once daily. Tickets cost €24–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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