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How to get fromVarese to Stresaby train, bus, ferry, train (Trenitalia), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Varese to Stresa by train, bus, ferry, train (Trenitalia), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Malpensa Aeroporto T2

    best
    1. Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train train S50
    2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus bus 35
    2h 54m
    €19–42

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varese to Gallaratetrain train S5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain train Re
    3h 14m
    €9–18

  3. Train, ferry, line 21 ferry

    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

  4. Drive  57.4 km

    1. Drive from Varese to Stresacar car 57.4 km
    50 min
    €10–14

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varese to Gallaratetrain train S5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus bus Re4
    2h 59m

Varese to Stresa by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Varese to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Gallarate, Stresa, and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 3h 14m.

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