What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Stresa?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Stresa is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Stresa?

The fastest way to get from Lake Lucerne to Stresa is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Lucerne and Stresa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Lucerne to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Como Stazione Lago, Como P.le S. Gottardo and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Lucerne and Stresa?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Lucerne to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Flüelen and arriving at Stresa via Mendrisio and Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Lake Lucerne to Stresa?

The distance between Lake Lucerne and Stresa is 217 km. The road distance is 216 km.

How do I travel from Lake Lucerne to Stresa without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Stresa without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lake Lucerne to Stresa?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Lake Lucerne to Stresa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Lucerne to Stresa bus from?

Lake Lucerne to Stresa bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Lake Lucerne to Stresa train from?

Lake Lucerne to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Flüelen station.

Train or bus from Lake Lucerne to Stresa?

The best way to get from Lake Lucerne to Stresa is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Stresa bus arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Stresa bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Como station.

Where does the Lake Lucerne to Stresa train arrive?

Lake Lucerne to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mendrisio station.

Can I drive from Lake Lucerne to Stresa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Lucerne to Stresa is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Lake Lucerne to Stresa.

Where can I stay near Stresa?

There are 4151+ hotels available in Stresa.

Lake Lucerne to Stresa - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Lucerne to Stresa by train, bus, ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Flüelen to Mendrisiotrain Ic2
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50
3. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus Re4
4h 22m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Comobus
2. Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
6h 20m
€25–51
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Flüelen to Locarnotrain Ir46 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Locarno to Isola Bellaferry 201
6h 37m
€54–79
Drive 216 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Stresacar 216 km
2h 54m
€38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Flüelen to Mendrisiotrain Ic2
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain Re
4h 35m
€55–188
Train, line 316 bus, line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Flüelen to Locarnotrain
2. Take the bus from Locarno, Stazione to Brissago, Postabus 316
3. Take the bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 26
4. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35 / ...
6h 13m
€54–85
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus
5h 1m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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58 minAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.4 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Lake Lucerne, Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?

You can take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Como, Como Stazione Lago, Como - San Rocchetto, Como P.le S. Gottardo, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flüelen to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Mendrisio, Gallarate, Stresa, and Stresa in around 4h 35m.

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