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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Stresa is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Stresa is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Stresa?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Stresa via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Stresa?

The distance between Basel and Stresa is 279 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Basel to Stresa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Stresa train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Stresa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Stresa?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Stresa is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Basel to Stresa.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Stresa?

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Where can I stay near Stresa?

There are 3274+ hotels available in Stresa.

Basel to Stresa - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Stresa by train, 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 Domodossolatrain Ec
3h 52m
€59–174
Train via Brig
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brigtrain Ic6 / ...
4h 30m
€26–181
Drive 311.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Stresacar 311.4 km
3h 52m
€55–79
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 Busto Arsizio to Stresatrain
5h 21m
€96–240
Train via Spiez
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
4h 34m
€32–192

Basel to Stresa by train

18Weekly Trains

3h 52mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.1 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Domodossola 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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