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How to get fromGenoa to Stresaby train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 10 ferry

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    1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain train Ec
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry 10 / ...
    4h 59m
    €32–59

  2. Train, bus, ferry, line 21 ferry via Milan

    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Stresabus bus Re4
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 23 / ...
    6h 13m

  3. Bus, ferry, line 21 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Stresabus bus Re4
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 23 / ...
    6h 39m

  4. Drive  205.9 km

    1. Drive from Genoa to Stresacar car 205.9 km
    2h
    €34–49

  5. Train, bus, ferry, line 21 ferry

    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Rogoredotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Stresabus bus Re4
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 23 / ...
    6h 28m

Genoa to Stresa by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Stresa, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Genoa to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to Stresa, walk to Stresa, then take the line 10 ferry to Stresa - Carciano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Stresa via Milan Centrale, Milano Centrale, Stresa, Stresa - Carciano, and Isola Bella in around 6h 13m.

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