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The Borromean Islands

Transport Information for The Borromean Islands

Tansport Information

The three closest international airports to The Borromean Islands

The Borromean Islands are located in Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. Here are the three closest international airports to the Borromean Islands:

1. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Approximately 45 km southeast.

2. Lugano Airport (LUG): Approximately 70 km southwest.

3. Milan Linate Airport (LIN): Approximately 100 km southeast.

These airports provide convenient access points for travellers heading to the Borromean Islands.

The best way to travel from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to The Borromean Islands

Traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to the Borromean Islands involves a combination of road and water transport. Here’s the best way to make the journey.

Travel to Stresa (Closest Town to the Borromean Islands) to Catch a Ferry

1. Train
Take the Malpensa Express train to Milano Centrale or Gallarate station and transfer to a regional train heading to Stresa. Duration: About 1 hour

2. Bus
Some shuttle or bus services connect Malpensa Airport to Stresa directly or indirectly.
Duration: About 1.5 hours

Take a Ferry to the Borromean Islands
Once you arrive in Stresa, head to the waterfront where ferries and private boat services depart regularly for the Borromean Islands (Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori).

1. Public Ferry
Duration: About 10–15 minutes to the first island.

2. Private Water Taxi
Duration: About 5–10 minutes to the first island.

The best way to travel from Lugano Airport (LUG) to The Borromean Islands

Traveling from Lugano Airport (LUG) to the Borromean Islands involves a combination of road and water transport, as Lugano is located in Switzerland near the Italian border. Here’s the best way to make the journey:

Travel to Stresa (Closest Town to the Borromean Islands) to Catch a Ferry

1. Train
From Lugano, take a train to Milano Centrale (via Chiasso or Como San Giovanni). From Milano Centrale, transfer to a regional train heading to Stresa (on the Milan-Domodossola line). Duration: About 2 hours

2. Bus
Some bus services operate between Lugano and Stresa or Milan, though options may be limited compared to car and train. Duration: About 2.5 hours

Take a Ferry to the Borromean Islands
Once you arrive in Stresa, head to the waterfront where ferries and private boat services depart regularly for the Borromean Islands (Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori).

1. Public Ferry
Duration: About 10–15 minutes to the first island.

2. Private Water Taxi
Duration: About 5–10 minutes to the first island.

The best way to travel from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to The Borromean Islands

Traveling from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to the Borromean Islands requires a combination of road and water transport. Here’s the best way to make the journey:

Travel to Stresa (Closest Town to the Borromean Islands) to Catch a Ferry

1. Train
From Linate Airport, take a shuttle bus or taxi to Milano Centrale train station (About 25 to 30 minutes). From Milano Centrale, board a regional train on the Milan-Domodossola line to Stresa.
Duration: About 2 hours

2. Bus
Some bus services operate between Linate Airport and Stresa, though they may involve a connection in Milan city center. Duration: About 2.5 hours

Take a Ferry to the Borromean Islands
Once you arrive in Stresa, head to the waterfront where ferries and private boat services depart regularly for the Borromean Islands (Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori).

 1. Public Ferry
Duration: About 10–15 minutes to the first island.

2. Private Water Taxi
Duration: About 5–10 minutes to the first island.

It is advisable to check the latest schedules for these transportation methods as they could be subject to change.