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

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There are 4 ways to get from Stresa to Varese by ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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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 Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Sacco fr. 12,Municipiobus bus V120
    2h 37m
    €10–13

  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 Gallaratebus bus Re4
    4. Take the train from Gallarate to Varesetrain train S5 / ...
    3h 8m

  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

Stresa to Varese by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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 507 ferry to Angera, walk to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero, then take the bus to Varese, Sacco fr. 12,Municipio. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Stresa to Varese via Isola Bella, Stresa - Carciano, Stresa, Gallarate, and Gallarate in around 3h 8m.

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