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How to get fromStresa to Pontresinaby ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stresa to Pontresina by ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 507 ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Angeraferry ferry 507
    2. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtinsbus bus 631
    8h 57m
    CHF 24–40

  2. Line 10 ferry, ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stresa to Isola Bellaferry ferry 2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Stresa to Milano Centralebus bus Re4
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Tiranotrain train Re8
    5. Take the train from Tirano to Pontresinatrain train Re9 / ...
    9h 14m

  3. Drive  229.5 km

    1. Drive from Stresa to Pontresinacar car 229.5 km
    3h 15m
    CHF 44–64

  4. Line 10 ferry, ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stresa to Isola Bellaferry ferry 2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Stresa to Milano P.Garibalditrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Monza to Tiranotrain train Re8
    5. Take the train from Tirano to Surovastrain train R19 / ...
    10h 7m

  5. Line 10 ferry, ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stresa to Isola Bellaferry ferry 2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Stresa to Milano Centralebus bus Re4
    4. Take the bus from Milano Centrale Station to Livigno, Centro Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 34m

Stresa to Pontresina by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Stresa to Pontresina. However, you can take the line 507 ferry to Angera, walk to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero, take the bus to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN, walk to Varese, take the train to Lugano, walk to Lugano, Stazione Nord, take the bus to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins, then take the bus to Pontresina, Post. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stresa to Pontresina via Isola Bella, Stresa - Carciano, Stresa, Milano Centrale, Milano Centrale, and Tirano in around 9h 14m.

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