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

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

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  1. Train, line 10 ferry

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    1. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Stresatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry 10 / ...
    5h 18m
    €29–46

  2. Line 60 bus, train, bus, ferry, line 21 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Interlaken West, Bahnhof to Spiez, Bahnhofbus bus 60
    2. Take the train from Spiez to Brigtrain train Ic8 / ...
    3. Take the train from Brig to Domodossolatrain train Ec / ...
    4. Take the bus from Domodossola to Stresabus bus R23 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 23 / ...
    6h 32m

  3. Drive  217.8 km

    1. Drive from Interlaken to Stresacar car 217.8 km
    3h 22m
    €46–66

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Interlaken West 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
    6h 2m

  5. Train, bus, ferry, line 21 ferry

    1. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain train Ec / ...
    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 / ...
    5h 59m

Interlaken to Stresa by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Interlaken to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Spiez, 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 take a bus from Interlaken West, Bahnhof to Stresa via Spiez, Bahnhof, Spiez, Brig, Domodossola, Domodossola, Stresa, Stresa - Carciano, and Isola Bella in around 6h 32m.

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