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How to get fromLugano-Paradiso to Stresaby train, bus, ferry, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 4 ways to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresa by train, bus, ferry, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano Paradiso to Gallaratetrain train Re80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus bus Re4
    2h 37m
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano Paradiso to Gallaratetrain train Re80 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain train Re
    2h 50m
    €10–66
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Locarno to Stresaferry ferry 201 / ...
    5h 19m
    €13–54
  4. Drive 87.5 km

    1. Drive from Lugano-Paradiso to Stresacar car 87.5 km
    1h 15m
    €16–22

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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.

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