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

The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stresa to Pilatus is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Stresa and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Pilatus. 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 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Stresa and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Bern, Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Stresa to Pilatus?

The distance between Stresa and Pilatus is 306 km. The road distance is 221 km.

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

The best way to get from Stresa to Pilatus without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Stresa to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stresa to Pilatus bus from?

Stresa to Pilatus 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 Pilatus train from?

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

Train or bus from Stresa to Pilatus?

The best way to get from Stresa to Pilatus is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 200 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Stresa to Pilatus bus arrive?

Stresa to Pilatus 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 Pilatus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stresa to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Pilatus is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Stresa to Pilatus.

Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 890+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Stresa to Pilatus - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stresa to Berntrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
6h 43m
CHF 82–206
Drive 221 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Stresa to Pilatuscar 221 km
3h 19m
CHF 37–53
Bus
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
7h 31m
CHF 139–199
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
5h 52m
Bus, line 26 bus, line 316 bus, train, line 83 train
1. Take the bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 35 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Brissagobus 26
3. Take the bus from Brissago, Posta to Locarno, Stazionebus 316
4. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain
5. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulmtrain 83
9h
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Locarnoferry 130 / ...
2. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
9h 16m
CHF 76–212

Stresa to Pilatus by bus and train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.6 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Pilatus Kulm via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, Bern, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Pilatus via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, Como, and Luzern in around 7h 31m.

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