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There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Stresa by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain train Ec
    5h 22m
    €80–118

  2. Train via Spiez

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Spieztrain train Ic6 / ...
    2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain train Ec / ...
    6h 24m
    €34–99

  3. Bus via Como

    1. Take the bus from Basel to Comobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus bus 35
    6h 53m
    €81–119

  4. Drive  311.4 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Stresacar car 311.4 km
    3h 53m
    €57–81

  5. Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    3. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus bus
    5h 19m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus bus FlixBus N474
    2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus bus 35
    7h 42m
    €44–64

  7. Fly from Basel, bus

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BSL - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus bus
    7h 30m

Basel to Stresa by train and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Domodossola twice daily. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Como, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, Como - San Rocchetto, Como P.le S. Gottardo, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 6h 53m.

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