There are 4 ways to get from Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Monterosso to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 42m€57–166Train via Pavia
cheapest- Take the train from Monterosso to Paviatrain Ic
- Take the train from Pavia to Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain S13
- Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain Re1 / ...
5h 52m€27–194Bus
- Take the bus from La Spezia to Milanbus N1508
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
8h 22m€41–84Drive 292.3 km
- Drive from Monterosso al Mare to Stresacar 292.3 km
3h 5m€46–66
Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from La Spezia - Stazione FS Via Fiume and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via La Spezia and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Monterosso and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Monterosso al Mare and Lake Maggiore is 320 km. The road distance is 292.3 km.
The best way to get from Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Spezia station.
Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Monterosso station.
The best way to get from Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Monterosso al Mare, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
You can take a train from Monterosso to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Monterosso to Stresa - Imbarcadero via La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia - Stazione FS Via Fiume, La Spezia - Mazzetta, La Spezia, Milan, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Monterosso to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Monterosso to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Monterosso to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Monterosso to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €60–90
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Pavia to Milano Bovisa Politecnico
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Spezia to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Pavia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Monterosso al Mare to Lake Maggiore.
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