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

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  1. Line 2 ferry, ferry, train

    best
    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 Magadino-Viratrain train S30
    5h 24m
    CHF 20–60

  2. Drive  68 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stresa to Viracar car 68 km
    1h 16m
    CHF 14–19

  3. 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 Domodossolabus bus R23 / ...
    4. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain train 72 / ...
    5h 53m

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Stresa to Luinotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Luino to Magadino-Viratrain train S30
    1h 32m
    CHF 122–153

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Stresa to Luino, Stazione FStaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Luino, Stazione FS to Magadino-Vira, P.le Stazionebus bus Ev1
    1h 38m

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  • Distance: 115.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Stresa to Vira. 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, then take the train to Magadino-Vira. Alternatively, you can drive from Stresa to Vira in around 1h 16m.

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