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

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  1. Line 2 ferry, ferry, train, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Stresa to Isola Bellaferry ferry 20 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Stresa to Gallaratetrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain train S50
    5. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtinsbus bus 631
    9h 35m
    CHF 31–53

  2. Line 2 ferry, ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stresa to Isola Bellaferry ferry 20 / ...
    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 Surovastrain train R19 / ...
    9h 39m

  3. Drive  229.5 km

    1. Drive from Stresa to Pontresinacar car 229.5 km
    3h 15m
    CHF 45–64

  4. Line 2 ferry, ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Stresa to Isola Bellaferry ferry 20 / ...
    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 Milano Centrale to Tiranotrain train Re8
    5. Take the train from Tirano to Pontresinatrain train Re9 / ...
    9h 52m

  5. Line 2 ferry, ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Stresa to Isola Bellaferry ferry 20 / ...
    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

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  • Distance: 238.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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 20 ferry to Isola Bella, take the ferry to Stresa - Carciano, walk to Stresa, take the train to Gallarate, 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 Surovas via Isola Bella, Stresa - Carciano, Stresa, Milano Centrale, Milano Centrale, and Tirano in around 9h 39m.

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