Viaggi Tomassucci Stresa Travel Agency: Lake Maggiore Express (Centovalley)

Lake Maggiore Express (Centovalley Round trip)

The Centovalley Train or Lake Maggiore Express is actually a day's 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 Switzerland/Italy's most scenic journeys. The Lake Maggiore Express winds its way slowly up to reach the many bridges and viaducts that span the valleys. 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 Centovalley Train takes you to Locarno which is in Switzerland at the northern tip of Lake Maggiore. You have free time in Locarno where we recommend taking the funicular to see the Madonna del Sasso Sanctuary before catching the late afternoon ferry back to Stresa, relaxing on the outside deck as you cruise between the many lakeside towns.

Day	Spring/Autumn (exact dates 2021 tbc)
	Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
	Summer (exact dates 2021 tbc)
	Every day.
Price 2019	The round trip ticket wasn't available during 2020 due to covid-19. We await the price for 2021. Adults €34 and children 4-12 years €17 for the full round trip. Tickets are also available for just the train journey, one way and return.
Timetables	We are awaiting exact timetables for 2021. As the covid-19 situation stabilises we will upload the timetables.
Optional	For an extra €10 (children €5) you can get a two day ticket: one day on the Maggiore Express and one day unlimited travel on the lake ferries. The two days can be in any order but must be consecutive.
Covid-19	Booking is currently advised and seats are allocated one every four in order to maintain social distancing. Masks are obligatory on board and in any enclosed public spaces such as station buildings etc. Please note that this tour enters Switzerland, so please check the current covid restrictions/quarantine information between your country of origin and Switzerland.

Lake Maggiore Express FAQs

Where can we buy tickets?

We are official agents for the Lake Maggiore Express / Centovalley Railway so pop in and see us in Stresa for tickets.

Should we book in advance?

Normally there is no need to book in advance. You can even buy tickets on the day as it does not sell out. However with reduced capacity on the trains due to Covid-19 rules, booking in advance is necessary at the moment.

Why can't we travel on Monday or Tuesday all summer?

For most of the season on Mondays and Tuesdays there is no return ferry from Locarno. If you only have these days available you can travel on the train and Centovalley Railway in both directions, return, to Locarno. As soon as we know which dates the ferry will operate on a Monday and Tuesday for 2019 we will let you know.