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How to get fromBellinzona to Stresaby train, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bellinzona to Stresa by train, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain train S50
    2. Take the train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain train Re1 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Laveno Mombello Lago to Stresataxi taxi
    3h 25m
    €97–120

  2. Drive  74.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bellinzona to Stresacar car 74.9 km
    1h 24m
    €16–23

  3. Train, bus, line 600 ferry

    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Varesetrain train S50
    2. Take the bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcaderobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Angera to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry 600
    5h 43m
    €17–24

Bellinzona to Stresa by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Bellinzona to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Varese, walk to Varese Nord, take the train to Laveno Mombello Lago, then take the taxi to Stresa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellinzona, Piazza Orico to Stresa - Carciano via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Varese, Varese, V. Veneto 9, Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero, and Angera in around 5h 43m.

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