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

The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 9 - SFr 15 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stresa to Lugano is to car ferry and drive which takes 1h 42m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 28.

Is there a direct bus between Stresa and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Ponte Roddo and arriving at Lugano via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Stresa and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Lugano via Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Stresa to Lugano?

The distance between Stresa and Lugano is 104 km.

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

The best way to get from Stresa to Lugano without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Stresa to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stresa to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stresa to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Stresa to Lugano?

The best way to get from Stresa to Lugano is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 15 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Stresa to Lugano bus arrive?

Stresa to Lugano 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 Lugano train arrive?

Stresa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Gallarate station.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6942+ hotels available in Lugano.

Stresa to Lugano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stresa to Lugano by bus, train, car ferry, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus Re4
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
3h 22m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stresa to Gallaratetrain Re
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
3h 48m
CHF 9–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus N474
3h 37m
CHF 18–26
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellacarferry
2. Drive from Isola Bella to Luganocar
1h 42m
CHF 18–27
Bus, train via Malpensa Aeroporto T2
1. Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
3h 28m
CHF 18–26

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Distance: 104 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Lugano via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 and Milan in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Lugano via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, and Gallarate in around 3h 48m.

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