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How to get fromStresa to Vareseby bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus bus Re4
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Varesetrain train S5 / ...
    2h 9m

  2. Line 507 ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Angeraferry ferry 507
    2. Take the bus from Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Sacco fr. 12,Municipiobus bus V120
    2h 37m
    €10–13

  3. Drive  56.8 km

    1. Drive from Stresa to Varesecar car 56.8 km
    48 min
    €10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stresa to Varesetaxi taxi 56.8 km
    48 min
    €95–120

  5. Bus, train via Malpensa Aeroporto T2

    1. Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Varesetrain train S50
    2h 14m
    €18–46

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  • Distance: 68.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Varese, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Stresa to Varese. However, you can take the line 35 bus to Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, take the bus to Gallarate, walk to Gallarate, then take the train to Varese. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Varese, Sacco fr. 12,Municipio via Angera and Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero in around 2h 37m.

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