What is the cheapest way to get from Stresa to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stresa to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Stresa to Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Stresa and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Imbarcadero and arriving at Luzern via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Stresa and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Luzern via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Stresa to Lucerne?

The distance between Stresa and Lucerne is 289 km. The road distance is 214.1 km.

How do I travel from Stresa to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Stresa to Lucerne without a car is to train via Bern which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 200.

How long does it take to get from Stresa to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Stresa to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stresa to Lucerne bus from?

Stresa to Lucerne bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Imbarcadero station.

Where do I catch the Stresa to Lucerne train from?

Stresa to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Stresa station.

Train or bus from Stresa to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Stresa to Lucerne is to train via Bern which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Stresa to Lucerne bus arrive?

Stresa to Lucerne bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Stresa to Lucerne train arrive?

Stresa to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Stresa to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Lucerne is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Stresa to Lucerne.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 676+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Stresa to Lucerne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Stresa to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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Train via Bern
best
1. Take the train from Stresa to Berntrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
4h 59m
CHF 76–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Como P.le S. Gottardobus
3. Take the bus from Como to Luzernbus
6h 52m
CHF 28–59
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Locarnoferry 130 / ...
2. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
7h 33m
CHF 70–203
Drive 214.1 km
1. Drive from Stresa to Lucernecar 214.1 km
2h 57m
CHF 36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
7h 16m
CHF 69–208
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 9m

Stresa to Lucerne by bus and train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.4 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Luzern via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, and Bern in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Luzern via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, and Como in around 6h 52m.

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