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Transport Information for Isola Bella

Tansport Information

The two closest international airports to Isola Bella

The Two closest international airports to Isola Bella are:

1. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Approximately 33 km from Isola Bella

2. Milan Linate Airport (LIN): Located about 76 km away,

These airports provide various international and domestic flights, offering convenient access to Isola Bella.

The best way to travel from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Isola Bella

Traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Isola Bella offers several transportation options:

1. Bus
A direct bus service operates from Malpensa Airport’s Terminal 1 to Stresa’s Imbarcadero. Buses depart every four hours, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour.
From Stresa ferry terminal (Imbarcadero) board a ferry heading to Isola Bella. The ferry ride takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
Private boat operators are available near the ferry terminal in Stresa.

 2. Train
From Malpensa Airport board a train to Busto Arsizio station. From Busto Arsizio Transfer to a train heading towards Stresa. The total journey takes approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes, including transfers.

To get to Stress you can also use the following options and then use the ferries as above

The best way to travel from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Isola Bella

Traveling from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore involves a combination of ground transportation and a ferry ride. Here are the recommended options:

1. Public Transportation (Train and Ferry)
From Linate Airport, take a shuttle bus to Milano Centrale railway station. From Milano Centrale, board a train to Stresa. The train journey to Stresa takes about 1 hour.

To get to Stress you can also use the following options and then use the ferries as above.

Transport Hubs in Piedmont

Aiport
Turin Airport (TRN):
Ryanair (FR): Ryanair is the largest airline at TRN, offering the highest number of scheduled departures.
Routes: London Stansted (STN) – Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) – Madrid–Barajas (MAD) – Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) – Dublin (DUB) – Manchester (MAN) – Edinburgh (EDI) – Bristol (BRS) – Birmingham (BHX) – Naples International (NAP) – Catania–Fontanarossa (CTA) – Palermo Airport (PMO) – Cagliari Elmas (CAG) – Lamezia Terme (SUF) – Brindisi – Salento (BDS) – Trapani–Birgi (TPS) – Ibiza Airport (IBZ) – Malta International Airport (MLA) – Valencia Airport (VLC) – Seville Airport (SVQ) – Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) – Lanzarote Airport (ACE) – Corfu International Airport (CFU) –
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) – Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) – Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) – Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) -Istanbul Airport (IST)
ITA Airways (AZ): Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways, operates multiple daily flights connecting TRN to major Italian cities.
Routes: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – Naples International (NAP) – Catania–Fontanarossa (CTA) – Palermo Airport (PMO) – Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI) -Lamezia Terme (SUF) – Brindisi – Salento (BDS) – Cagliari Elmas (CAG) – Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB) – Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) – Trapani–Birgi (TPS)
Air Dolomiti (EN): A regional airline and subsidiary of Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti connects TRN to key German hubs.
Key Destinations: Munich Airport (MUC) – Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

Major Train Stations:
Torino Porta Nuova: Location: Central Turin
Services:
Regional: To Asti – Alba – Cuneo – Ivrea – Pinerolo
High-Speed (Frecciarossa, Italo): To Milan – Bologna – Florence – Rome – Naples – Salerno – Some services to Venice and Reggio Calabria
Intercity / EuroCity / International: To: Genoa – La Spezia – Ventimiglia
International: To Paris (TGV INOUI): – Lyon – Chambéry – Barcelona (via transfer in Lyon)
Torino Porta Susa: Location: Northwest Turin, more modern high-speed hub
Services:
High-Speed: Major Frecciarossa and Italo stop
Regional and Intercity: Same as Porta Nuova, many trains stop at both
International: Paris (TGV) – Geneva – Lausanne (via TGV and SBB/CFF)
Novara: Location: Eastern Piedmont, near Lombardy border
Services:
Regional: Milan – Arona – Domodossola – Alessandria
High-Speed (Limited): Some Frecciarossa/Italo to Milan and Turin
Intercity: Toward Genoa, La Spezia

Bus Stations:
Torino – Autostazione Corso Vittorio Emanuele II / Autostazione Torino Lingotto: Location: Near Porta Nuova station (Corso Vittorio), and Lingotto station
Services:
Local/Regional Buses:
Local: Asti – Ivrea – Pinerolo – Susa Valley towns – Moncalieri – Settimo – Chivasso
National Lines: (FlixBus, MarinoBus, Itabus, Autostradale):
Destinations: Milan – Rome – Bologna – Florence – Venice – Naples – Genoa – Bari – Palermo
International Routes (FlixBus, Eurolines, BlaBlaBus):
Destinations: France: – Paris – Lyon – Marseille: Switzerland: – Geneva -Zurich: – Germany: Munich – Frankfurt – Berlin: Spain:* – Barcelona: Eastern Europe: Romania – Albania -Poland (seasonal)
Novara – Autostazione Viale Manzoni: Location: Near Novara FS train station
Services:
Regional: Vercelli – Borgomanero – Arona – Magenta – Galliate
National: Milan – Turin – Genoa (limited)
International: Germany, Romania (occasional via FlixBus or regional carriers)
Alessandria – Piazza Garibaldi Bus Terminal: Location: Adjacent to train station
Services:
Local/Regional: Acqui Terme – Novi Ligure – Tortona – Casale Monferrato
National:Milan: – Genoa – Bologna (Itabus, MarinoBus)
Occasional International: Romania, France (via transfers)

Ferry Ports:
While Piedmont does not have direct sea ferry ports, nearby options include:
Port of Genoa: Offers ferry services to Sardinia, Sicily, and Corsica.

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