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How to get fromLugano to Stresaby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Stresa by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus, ferry, line 7,11 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain train S50
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus bus Re4
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 7 / ...
    4h 47m

  2. Drive  89.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lugano to Stresacar car 89.3 km
    1h 20m
    €19–27

  3. Train, ferry, line 7,11 ferry

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain train S50
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 7 / ...
    4h 59m
    €22–53

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  • Distance: 110.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Lugano to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Gallarate, walk to Gallarate, take the bus to Stresa, walk to Stresa - Carciano, take the ferry to Isola Bella, then take the ferry to Stresa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Stresa via Gallarate, Stresa, Stresa - Carciano, and Isola Bella in around 4h 59m.

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