There are 4 ways to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa by train, bus, ferry, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lugano Paradiso to Gallaratetrain Re80 / ...
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus Re4
2h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano Paradiso to Gallaratetrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain Re
2h 50m€10–66Ferry
- Take the ferry from Locarno to Stresaferry 201 / ...
5h 19m€13–54Drive 87.5 km
- Drive from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresacar 87.5 km
1h 15m€16–22
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct ferry from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Stresa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Lugano Paradiso and arriving at Stresa via Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Lugano-Paradiso and Stresa is 103 km. The road distance is 87.5 km.
The best way to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa, including transfers.
Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano Paradiso station.
Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Gallarate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa.
What companies run services between Lugano-Paradiso, Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?
Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Locarno to Stresa once daily. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano Paradiso to Stresa via Gallarate in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano Paradiso to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Lugano Paradiso to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano Paradiso to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano Paradiso to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Bus from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Locarno to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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