Please inform villa maria lago maggiore of your expected arrival time in advance. Lago maggiore lugano zermatt glacier express train ride st. If you are looking for a relaxing and easy day in the lake region, then i heartily recommend the lago maggiore express on lake maggiore. And renting a car and driving wouldnt be much quicker.
The lago maggiore express offers visitors an unforgettable journey by train and lake maggiore. Alternatively, either of the main travel agents in stresa will sell you a ticket in advance of your trip. Lisa, your wishes have been well anticipated by the local tourism industry. Train tickets from milan central station to stresa can start from as little as 8.
Book the hotel lago maggiore stay at this businessfriendly inn in castelletto sopra ticino. Take a boat taxi to ferry you around the island and youll see how its shaped like a boat, with a pyramidshaped garden in the back and a grand villa steering the front. Lake maggiore s main attraction is the borromean islands and the crown jewel of the trio is isola bella. Hotel lago maggiore in castelletto sopra ticino expedia. The daily round trip except wednesday from locarno, through the centovalli. You can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Scenic cruises on lake maggiore, locarno the swiss holiday. When you purchase the lago maggioge express package boat to locarno, train from locarno to domodosolla and then train to stresa or reverse, you can purchase a 2day package which gives you unlimited boat travel the second day to visit any of the. It offers you an interesting trip by train and boat the same trip can also be divided into two days. Set in vergiate, the hotel is easily reached from the a26a8 motorway exit, and is 6. Please note that tickets for individual travellers do not need to be reserved in advance.
The lago maggiore express offers an unforgettable trip by train and boat. You can buy a speciallypriced combination ticket called lake maggiore express, which takes you 1 from stresa to domolodossa via regular scheduled fs italy state railway train, where you change to 2 a regular scheduled sbb swiss railway train to locarno via a highly scenic route through the prealps in special. From what i hear from the many people who write in to stresa sights, most people do the lago maggiore express in the opposite direction, beginning by heading up to domodossola, catching the centovalli train to locarno, then returning to stresa via the ferry on the. The lake maggiore express winds its way slowly up to reach the many bridges and viaducts that span the valleys. This is a great day trip for spring, summer, or autumn, and no car required, and one of the most popular excursions to do from stresa. It is a special twoday lake maggiore express ticket and must be used on two consecutive days. Posts about lago maggiore express written by travelsacrossitaly private italy. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. The trip takes the better part of a day and offers views of both the beauty of lago maggiore as well as the foothills of the swiss and italian alps. If possible, buy your ticket at least from milano to stresa in advance of your trip.
Loosely following the path of the express ship and trains, we saw many of the same sights, with a few others thrown in just for us. Take the express train directly from malpensa to milano centrale mi c. The lake maggiore express stresa 2020 all you need to. For a more comfortable journey, you can unbundle the. Aug 11, 2017 the lake maggiore express is a pretty popular choice among tourists, so remember to book your ticket in advance, especially during the summer months. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. For a fun excursion take the lago maggiore express, a train ride that connects stresa to the swiss town of locarno. The lago maggiore express is the daily complete circuit of lake maggiore. A shuttle to and from malpensa airport is available on request.
Trn turin airport is situated about km from lago maggiore. The lago maggiore express offers visitors an unforgettable journey by train and ferry. In addition to magnificent views of the lake and easy ferry access to the borromean islands, the town also has restaurants, galleries, cafes and hotels to satisfy all the tourists who visit northern italy the town has a lively cultural scene year round and is wellknown for its musical events in the summer. Posted in a season in italy, books by mark gordon smith, borromeo islands. Train tickets from milan to stresa can start from as little as 8. Please inform residenza intra lago maggiore of your expected arrival time in advance. Rome2rio makes travelling from lake maggiore to bologna easy. The lago maggiore express offers you an unforgettable journey by train and ship. Find all the transport options for your trip from como to lago maggiore 1 right here. The daily round trip has several starting points from which you can choose your departure and arrange your itinerary from the various 1 or 2day ticket options available. Book the funivie del lago maggiore stay at this 3star familyfriendly hotel in laveno mombello. If you want to hire a car at stresa it is advisable to book in advance. Como to lago maggiore 1 8 ways to travel via train, bus. Lake maggiore located south of the alps, is the second largest of northern italy routes on two wheels and in the sky.
Jul 31, 2012 lago maggiore express lake and alps july 31, 2012 by travelsacrossitaly private italy tours ltd if you are looking for a relaxing and easy day in the lake region, then i heartily recommend the lago maggiore express on lake maggiore. For an hour and a half we travelled to locarno through a wild and romantic region with the centovalli railway through the. Find all the transport options for your trip from lake maggiore to bologna right here. This trip can only be done in the warm season, as the ships operate only seasonal summerautumn.
Think of it as you would for booking a flight, since you will be. Lago maggiore zermatt, switzerland depart lago maggiore for a scenic motorcoach ride into the heart of the alpine mountains. And from santa maria maggiore back to stresa, about the same. The return trip by train to domodosolo is also something you have to see to believe. An attraction unique to lago maggiore can be found on the lakes eastern banks. If you wish to travel on the lake maggiore express please see our dedicated page. This is an adultsonly property and guests under 18 years old arent allowed. We were early march in locarno and unfortunately two weeks too early, because start of the season was in 2008 at easter. There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from milan to stresa and tickets for this journey start from 8. Upon arrival in tasch, board a local train for the short ride to the spectacular alpine village of zermatt. The drawback is that the vigezzina centovalli trains tend to be crowded and the regionali trains between domodossola and stresa are pretty grim. Hotel lago maggiore offers transfers from the airport fees may apply. Milan central station to stresa by train buy tickets.
Scenic cruises on lake maggiore, locarno the swiss. It is a wonderful opportunity to see the valleys and towns surrounding. The daily round trip can be started in several places, and you can choose from these ticket options. This, without a doubt, is the best value two days out you can have on lake maggiore. Lake maggiore to bologna 2 ways to travel via car ferry. Train tickets are available from official trenitalia agents, tomassucci viaggi in stresa, where fluent english is spoken. The fastest journey time by train from milan to stresa is 58 minutes.
The lake maggiore express is a full day round trip by narrow gauge railway and ferry. The lago maggiore express offers the opportunity to enjoy incredible alpine scenery, charming mountain villages, beautiful churches, regional cuisine, a leisurely lake cruise, and two countries, all with relative ease and comfort. Excursion with the lago maggiore express locarno lago maggiore express. Individual travellers can purchase their tickets at our office when they. The tour of lago maggiore, locarno and santa maria maggiore by train and boat. Surrounded by a large park, this 4star hotel offers modern rooms with wifi. Locarnodomodossola and vice versa with the centovallivigezzina railway. Funivie del lago maggiore in laveno mombello expedia. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book. Information about the lago maggiore express, including timetables and information about the trip can be found at this link.
You can read more about our tour of the palace and gardens here. Lago maggiore express lake and alps travel across italy. After taking the train from stresa to domodossola you board the narrow gauge centovalley railway that travels to locarno in switzerland through the hundred valleys area. Why not stay on the boat into italian waters, all way down to the end of the lake. Jul 07, 2017 the tour of lago maggiore, locarno and santa maria maggiore by train and boat.
There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from stresa to milan and tickets for this journey start from 8. From the airports terminal 1 take the malpensa express and get off at busto arsizio rfi. The lake maggiore express ticket is a combined ticket to travel the length of lake maggiore by boat, the vigezzina centovalli narrow gauge railway and you complete the triangle by regular train. Some cruises offer a lunch service, which you may like to book locally in advance or you are permitted to bring a picnic. The breathtaking views of the italian and swiss alps will leave a lasting impression on you. On one day you can take the lake maggiore express and on another day you have a rover ticket valid on the whole lake, so you can use it to visit the borromean islands. Popular attractions gottard park museum and arona golf club are located nearby.
There are spectacular views from the train itself and you can even stop off for a short time in one of the many rustic villages that the train passes through. The views on the way up to lucarno, switzerland are absolutely stunning. The excursion gives you the opportunity to visit not only quaint villages but also famous destinations like stresa, ascona and locarno. The excursion takes you not only through italy but also through the ticino region in the southern part of switzerland. We were early march in locarno and unfortunately two weeks too early, because start of. For one hour and a half, the centovalli and valle vigezzo railways take you through wild and romantic. You can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the. Daytrip from 1 lake to another lake rick steves travel forum. Here is a sample time schedule effective 2012 depart stresa at 12. It is a special twoday lake maggiore express ticket and must be. Rs book barely mentions lago maggiore, but imo it is a hidden gem.
We just returned from italy and thanks to gianni the owner of saini meuble in stresa we learned of a deal that i had not heard of before. The centovalley train or lake maggiore express is actually a days round trip by narrow gauge train and ferry you depart stresa on the normal train and travel as far as domodossola where you change on to the quaint narrow gauge centovalley train one of switzerlanditalys most scenic. Funivie del lago maggiore, laveno mombello book at. This round trip combines impressive natural spectacles, famous sights, and travel on the centovalli railway and the lago maggiore boat.
It is a wonderful opportunity to see the valleys and towns surrounding lake maggiore. Sep 01, 2012 lago maggiore express gave an unforgettable journey by train and ship. Hotel lago maggiore, castelletto sopra ticino book at. The lago maggiore express offers an unforgettable train and boat trip. The people with lake maggiore express tickets are crammed into the second class carriages. Lago maggiore express gave an unforgettable journey by train and ship. The jewels of lake maggiore are the borromean islands, accessible by taking one of the reasonably priced hoponhopoff boats that visit them daily. When you purchase the lago maggioge express package boat to locarno, train from locarno to domodosolla and then train to stresa or reverse, you can purchase a 2day package which gives you unlimited boat travel the second day to visit any of the islands. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Of all lake maggiores towns, stresa is the most famous. Funivie del lago maggiore in laveno mombello book on. This drive i call, because clearly i enjoy naming my car trips, the almost lago maggiore express loop.