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How to get fromBern to Stresaby train, ferry, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bern to Stresa by train, ferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, line 10 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain train Ic8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Stresatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry 10 / ...
    5h 31m
    €53–82

  2. Drive  273.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bern to Stresacar car 273.6 km
    3h 59m
    €50–72

  3. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain 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 4m

  4. Train, bus, ferry, line 21 ferry via Spiez

    1. Take the train from Bern to Spieztrain train Ic8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain train Ec / ...
    3. Take the bus from Domodossola to Stresabus bus R23 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 23 / ...
    6h 10m

  5. Train, bus, ferry, line 21 ferry

    1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain train Ic8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Domodossola to Stresabus bus R23 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 23 / ...
    6h 12m

Bern to Stresa by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Bern to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Brig, take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Stresa, walk to Stresa, then take the line 10 ferry to Stresa - Carciano. Alternatively, you can drive from Bern to Stresa in around 3h 59m.

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