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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Stresa by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 10 ferry

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    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 to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry 10 / ...
    4h 14m
    €14–41

  2. Train, bus, line 600 ferry

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Varesetrain train S50
    2. Take the bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcaderobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Angera to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry 600
    4h 39m
    €14–32

  3. Drive  89.3 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Stresacar car 89.3 km
    1h 20m
    €19–28

  4. Train, bus, ferry, line 21 ferry

    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 23 / ...
    4h 52m

Lugano to Stresa by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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, take the train to Stresa, walk to Stresa, then take the line 10 ferry to Stresa - Carciano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Stresa - Carciano via Varese, Varese, V. Veneto 9, Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero, and Angera in around 4h 39m.

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