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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Stresa is to bus which costs €2 - €8 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Stresa is to bus which takes 22 min and costs €2 - €8.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Maggiore and Stresa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci and arriving at Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Lake Maggiore and Stresa?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Pallanza-Intra-Suna and arriving at Stresa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Lake Maggiore to Stresa?

The distance between Lake Maggiore and Stresa is 15 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Stresa without a car is to bus which takes 22 min and costs €2 - €8.

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

The bus from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci to Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Lake Maggiore to Stresa bus services, operated by STN S.r.l.,, depart from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci station.

Where does the Lake Maggiore to Stresa bus arrive?

Lake Maggiore to Stresa bus services, operated by STN S.r.l.,, arrive at Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria station.

Where can I stay near Stresa?

There are 4143+ hotels available in Stresa.

Lake Maggiore to Stresa - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Stresa by bus, ferry, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci to Stresa - Stazione Ferroviariabus 12
22 min
€2–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Stresaferry 425 / ...
1h
€5–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Stresa to Stresawalk 270 m
3 min

Lake Maggiore to Stresa by bus

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Distance: 15.4 km
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Stresa, Italy?

STN S.r.l., operates a bus from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci to Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria every 3 hours. Tickets cost €2–3 and the journey takes 22 min. S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l. also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Stresa hourly. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 1h.

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