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Palazzo Borromeo Museum
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Arona to Stresa
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 21
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$4
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$4
Fastest journey on Sep 21
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
30 m
Buses on Sep 21
2
Distance
14 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Arona to Stresa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arona to Stresa will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Fast buses
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 2 buses from Arona to Stresa, including 2 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct buses cover the 14 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Autobus TRENORD 2418A10:30 AM0h30Arona station11:00 AMStresa station$41One-way0 transfers- Autobus TRENORD 2426A2:30 PM0h30Arona station3:00 PMStresa station$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus TRENORD 2418A10:30 AM0h30Arona station11:00 AMStresa station$41One-way0 transfers
- Autobus TRENORD 2426A2:30 PM0h30Arona station3:00 PMStresa station$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Arona to Stresa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arona to Stresa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, while a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Arona to Stresa is a train with an average price of $4.
The fastest way to travel from Arona to Stresa is by train with an average journey time of 14m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Arona and Stresa including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Arona to Stresa among Omio's users.
Arona to Stresa Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:54AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:21AM | Arrival Time 07:57AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:49AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:02AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:49PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:49PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:49PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:49PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 0h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Arona to Stresa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Arona to Stresa buses for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobus TRENORD 4200A | 5:54 AM Arona station | 0h36 | 6:30 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4212A | 7:21 AM Arona station | 0h36 | 7:57 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4414A | 8:30 AM Arona station | 0h32 | 9:02 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4216A | 8:49 AM Arona station | 0h36 | 9:25 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 6416A | 9:30 AM Arona station | 0h32 | 10:02 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4416A | 9:30 AM Arona station | 0h32 | 10:02 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4408A | 10:30 AM Arona station | 0h32 | 11:02 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 6408A | 10:30 AM Arona station | 0h32 | 11:02 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4204A | 12:49 PM Arona station | 0h36 | 1:25 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4406A | 2:30 PM Arona station | 0h32 | 3:02 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4228A | 2:49 PM Arona station | 0h36 | 3:25 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4428A | 3:30 PM Arona station | 0h32 | 4:02 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4430A | 4:30 PM Arona station | 0h32 | 5:02 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4232A | 4:49 PM Arona station | 0h36 | 5:25 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4432A | 5:30 PM Arona station | 0h32 | 6:02 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4434A | 6:30 PM Arona station | 0h32 | 7:02 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4236A | 6:49 PM Arona station | 0h36 | 7:25 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 6436A | 7:30 PM Arona station | 0h32 | 8:02 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4436A | 7:30 PM Arona station | 0h32 | 8:02 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4438A | 8:30 PM Arona station | 0h32 | 9:02 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4240A | 8:49 PM Arona station | 0h36 | 9:25 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4440A | 9:30 PM Arona station | 0h32 | 10:02 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Autobus TRENORD 4442A | 10:30 PM Arona station | 0h32 | 11:02 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Arona to Stresa
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Take a bus from Arona to Stresa and enjoy the approximately 8 miles (14 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 04:39, the last at 22:36.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
First bus 4:39 AM |
Last bus 10:36 PM |
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train from $4
Complete guide to Stresa
Things to do in Stresa
Discover the best of Stresa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stresa trip today.
- Recommended
Museo Rosminiano
Historic house museum preserving philosopher Antonio Rosmini’s rooms, library, and manuscripts, important for Italian religious and intellectual history.
- Recommended
Palazzo Borromeo, Isola Madre
Gallery route within Isola Madre’s palace showing seventeenth-century furnishings, portraits, and domestic collections in an intimate island setting.
- Must visit
Lungolago di Stresa
Stresa’s scenic waterfront promenade offers lake views, island panoramas, hotels, gardens, and easy walking between the ferry area and parks.
- Must visit
Parco Pallavicino
Lakeside park and zoological garden estate with mature trees, viewpoints, and broad lawns, popular for families and relaxed walks.
- Must visit
Giardini dell'Isola Bella
Garden terraces on Isola Bella showcase Baroque design, statues, and dramatic lake views; among the area’s most photographed outdoor spaces.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Castagnaccio
A rich baked dish of local chestnuts, milk, cocoa, sugar and rosemary. It is a historic Lake Maggiore dessert tied to mountain chestnut culture.
Agnolotti Del Plin
Delicate fresh pasta stuffed with braised meat, vegetables and cheese, common across Piedmont and often served with roast juices or butter and sage.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Risotto Alla Piemontese
Traditional Novara and Lake Maggiore risotto cooked with Arborio rice, often enriched with local butter, wine and seasonal ingredients from Piedmont.
I Mori
Elegant Michelin-starred dining inside Villa E Palazzo Aminta, known for refined Italian tasting menus and a formal lakeside setting.
Ristorante Elvezia
Historic fine dining restaurant on Isola Bella, celebrated for classic Piedmont and lake fish dishes in a romantic, long-established setting.
Ristorante Lo Stornello
Well-known traditional restaurant in Stresa serving Piedmont specialties, pasta and lake fish in a polished but approachable atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Lake Maggiore: hotels often cost more in peak season, while dining is mid-range and ferries and trains are reasonably priced.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for pizza, panini, or fast food.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up for taxis; small change is enough in cafés.
FAQs: Bus from Arona to Stresa
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