How To Get to the
Italian-Swiss Lakes

The area is well-integrated both into the Swiss railway network:

1. via Gotthard Pass (through Swiss Alps) and via Bellinzona, Lugano, Mendrisio and Como.
2. via Simplon Pass (through Swiss Alps) and via Stresa on Lake Maggiore and Gallarate.

and into the Italian railway network:

1. via Milan,
2. via Como,
3. via Milan Malpensa airport.

The railways are operateded by several companies:

• Trenitalia: national railway company of Italy

• Trenord: an Italian regional company

• SBB CH: national railway company of Switzerland

• Tilo: a Swiss regional company

More info about Cross-border lines between Switzerland and Italy.

Remember to validate your ticket in validating machine before getting on the train if you can't buy your ticket on line.

You can transport your bike on the train.
If your bike is packed in a bike bag, it is free of charge.
If your bike is assembled, it is free of charge in Lombardy (Italy); however, in Switzerland, you must purchase a ticket, the price of which depends on the length of your journey.

• with your bike - TRENITALIA

• Rules for bike trasport - TRENORD

• Take your bike - SBB CH

• How to get to Varese by train (See below).
• How to get to Colmegna on Lake Maggiore by train (See below).

If you need any specific information ahead of your stay, please don't hesitate to message us and we will do our best to help you.

How to get to Varese by train from Malpensa Airport (Terminals 1 and 2):

Timetable Trenord
The cross-border line allows you to get to Varese from the international airport of Milan Malpensa (Terminals 1 and 2) with three connections every hour.
See the route on Malpensa-Varese connection. It's the brown line.
You can buy the ticket both online and at the ticket office. Ticket purchased online or from the Trenord App do not require validation.
From Varese stations to hotel is a 2 km walk or you can get by bus.

Once arrived at “VARESE NORD” rail station (belonging to Trenord railway line) or at “VARESE” rail station (belonging to Trenitalia railway line) you can take the Bus line E in VIA ORRIGONI directed to BIZZOZERO, every 15 minutes approx (on the bus there is the sign “E – BIZZOZERO”).
“VARESE NORD” rail station is 450 meters away from bus stop, and there is a underground passage with steps. “VARESE” rail station is 200 meters away from bus stop. 
The ticket is 1,60 euro. You can get the bus ticket on board by credit card (contactless) or cash (the machine does not provide change). 
Get off the bus at the fifth stop BORRI - BUENOS AIRES. It’s the next stop after a ENI-AGIP petrol station (on the right hand side), the Varese hospital (on the left hand side) and a traffic light. 
At the bus stop go straight for 100 metres. The hotel is on the right hand side.

 

How to get to Malpensa Airport by train from Varese:

Timetable Trenord
The cross-border line allows you to get to the international airport of Milan Malpensa (Terminals 1 and 2) from Varese with three connections every hour.
See the route on Malpensa-Varese connection. It's the brown line.
You can buy the ticket both online and at the ticket office. Ticket purchased online or from the Trenord App do not require validation.