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

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  1. Train, ferry, line 21 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain train Re1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Laveno to Pallanza-Intra-Sunaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Verbania-Intra-Suna to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry 21
    3h 4m
    €12–19

  2. Drive  57.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Varese to Stresacar car 57.4 km
    50 min
    €11–15

  3. Train, ferry, line 7,11 ferry

    1. Take the train from Varese to Gallaratetrain train S5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 7 / ...
    4h 16m
    €20–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varese to Stresataxi taxi 57.4 km
    50 min
    €95–120

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Varese, Sacco/Robbioni fr. 5,Municipio to Ispra, Mazzini 59,bancabus bus V120
    2. Take the taxi from Ispra, Mazzini 59,banca to Stresataxi taxi
    1h 27m
    €68–89

Varese to Stresa by train and ferry

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Varese to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Laveno Mombello Lago, walk to Laveno, take the ferry to Pallanza-Intra-Suna, then take the line 21 ferry to Stresa - Carciano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varese to Stresa via Gallarate, Stresa, Stresa - Carciano, and Isola Bella in around 4h 16m.

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