There are 7 ways to get from Ispra to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or ferry
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 Varese to Bellinzonatrain S50
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
5h 38mCHF 24–120Bus
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMbus C177
- Take the bus from Como to Baselbus
6h 54mCHF 62–90Drive 300.2 km
- Drive from Ispra to Baselcar 300.2 km
3h 35mCHF 51–73Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 16mCHF 101–256Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Angera to Aronaferry 507
- Take the train from Stresa to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
6h 27mCHF 62–121Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Basel (BSL)plane MXP - BSL
6h 58mCHF 69–257Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Gavirate to Milano Cadornatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Basel (BSL)plane LIN - BSL
7h 46mCHF 121–317
Ispra to Basel by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ispra to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Ispra to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ispra to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore and arriving at Basel via Varese - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Lago and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Ispra to Basel. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Basel SBB via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Ispra and Basel is 314 km. The road distance is 300.2 km.
The best way to get from Ispra to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Ispra to Basel, including transfers.
Ispra to Basel bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, depart from Varese - Stazione FNM station.
Ispra to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Ispra to Basel is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Ispra, Italy and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Basel SBB via Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN, Varese, and Bellinzona in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Basel via Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione, Varese - Stazione FNM, Como - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Lago, Como - S. Zenone, and Como in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–460
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–470
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–550
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gavirate to Milano Cadorna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
Ferry from Angera to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Ispra to Basel bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, arrive at Como - Stazione FNM station.
Ispra to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ispra to Basel is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Ispra to Basel.
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