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How to get fromPonte Tresa to Lake Maggioreby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ponte Tresa to Lake Maggiore by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, line 316 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ponte Tresa to Lugano FLPtrain train S60
    2. Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Locarno, Stazione to Brissago, Postabus bus 316
    2h 2m
  2. Line 429 bus, line 130 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ponte Tresa, Stazione to Luino, Piazza Libertàbus bus 429
    2. Take the ferry from Luino to Brissagoferry ferry 130 / ...
    2h 10m
    €8–12
  3. Drive 59.1 km

    1. Drive from Ponte Tresa to Lake Maggiorecar car 59.1 km
    1h 2m
    €10–14

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ponte Tresa, Switzerland and Lake Maggiore, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Ponte Tresa to Lake Maggiore. However, you can take the train to Lugano FLP, walk to Lugano, take the train to Locarno, walk to Locarno, Stazione, then take the line 316 bus to Brissago, Posta. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponte Tresa, Stazione to Brissago via Luino, Piazza Libertà and Luino in around 2h 10m.

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