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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Stresa by bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus bus FlixBus N474
    2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus bus 35
    3h 37m
    €21–29

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain train S50 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain train Re
    3h 57m
    €11–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain train S50 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus bus Re4
    3h 42m

  4. Drive  89.3 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Stresacar car 89.3 km
    1h 20m
    €16–24

  5. Train, bus via Malpensa Aeroporto T2

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train train S50
    2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus bus 35
    3h 48m
    €21–29

Lugano to Stresa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Lugano to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Milan and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Gallarate, Stresa, and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 3h 57m.

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