There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta by train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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- Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Omegnatrain Re
4h 23m€78–115Train via Spiez
cheapest- Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
- Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Omegnatrain Re
5h 23m€33–94Drive 324 km
- Drive from Basel to Orta San Giuliocar 324 km
4h 7m€59–85Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
8h 15m€97–142
Basel to Lago d'Orta by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta is to train via Spiez which costs €30 - €95 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €55 - €85.
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 Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Basel and Lago d'Orta is 278 km. The road distance is 324 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €75 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Basel to Lago d'Orta, including transfers.
Basel to Lago d'Orta train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Lago d'Orta train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
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.
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What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lago d'Orta, Piemonte, Italy?
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Omegna via Domodossola in around 4h 23m.
Train from Basel SBB to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Spiez to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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