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How to get fromStresa to Asconaby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stresa to Ascona by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stresa to Milano Centralebus bus Re4
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Chiavari to Asconataxi taxi
    6h 9m

  2. Drive  231.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stresa to Asconacar car 231.8 km
    3h 19m
    €38–55

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus bus 35
    2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Milan Piazzale Lorenzo Lottobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Vogherabus bus 120
    4. Take the taxi from Pratolungo Bivio to Asconataxi taxi
    8h 46m
    €98–129

  4. Bus, train, taxi via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2

    1. Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain train Ic
    4. Take the taxi from Chiavari to Asconataxi taxi
    6h 23m
    €117–170

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Stresa to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Chiavari to Asconataxi taxi
    6h 55m
    €109–161

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  • Distance: 324.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Ascona, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Stresa to Ascona. However, you can take the line 35 bus to Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, take the bus to Milano Centrale, walk to Milan Centrale, take the train to Chiavari, then take the taxi to Ascona. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2, walk to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, take the bus to Milan Piazzale Lorenzo Lotto, walk to lotto m1 m5, take the line 98 bus to famagosta m2, take the bus to Voghera, take the line 151 bus to Varzi, take the line 123 bus to Pratolungo Bivio, then take the taxi to Ascona.

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