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Pinacoteca Civica di Como
Pinacoteca Civica di Como displays paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a former palace.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€17
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€21
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 27 m
Buses on Sep 19
6
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stresa to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stresa to Como will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
It's difficult to get from Stresa to Como without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stresa to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l. | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l. | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l. | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 06:23PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l. | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l. | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l. | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
The table below shows live departures for Stresa to Como buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 AM Stresa | 0h20 | 8:50 AM Como | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Stresa | 1h40 | 10:30 AM Como | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Stresa | 0h20 | 5:50 PM Como | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM Stresa | 0h20 | 7:00 PM Como | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Stresa | 0h30 | 7:40 PM Como | 0 transfersDirect |
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Take a bus from Stresa to Como and enjoy the approximately 27 miles (44 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 04:36, the last at 21:23.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
First bus 4:36 AM |
Last bus 9:23 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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