- Must visit
Palazzo Borromeo Museum
Museum spaces inside Palazzo Borromeo display period interiors, paintings, tapestries, and collections in one of Lake Maggiore’s grandest residences.
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€3
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 17 trains that leave Arona for Stresa on Thu, Aug 06, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 11 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.
Regionale 10232
Regionale 10212
Regionale TRENORD 2428
Regionale TRENORD 2440
Regionale 10228
Regionale TRENORD 2428
Regionale TRENORD 2440
Regionale TRENORD 2434
Regionale TRENORD 2416
Regionale TRENORD 2414Omio 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 prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€3 Average price Cheapest | €3 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arona to Stresa:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Arona to Stresa costing on average €3.
Other travel options to Stresa take longer:
Bus takes on average 27m.
The journey is about 10m faster (15m by train vs 25m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€3 vs €14). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Arona to Stresa trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2440 | 9:25 PM Arona station | 0h11 | 9:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2442 | 10:25 PM Arona station | 0h11 | 10:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
Regionale 10210 | 5:53 AM Arona station | 0h19 | 6:12 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10212 | 7:17 AM Arona station | 0h19 | 7:36 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2414 | 8:25 AM Arona station | 0h11 | 8:36 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10216 | 8:45 AM Arona station | 0h20 | 9:05 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2416 | 9:25 AM Arona station | 0h11 | 9:36 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10228 | 2:54 PM Arona station | 0h19 | 3:13 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2428 | 3:25 PM Arona station | 0h11 | 3:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2430 | 4:25 PM Arona station | 0h11 | 4:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10232 | 4:45 PM Arona station | 0h20 | 5:05 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2432 | 5:25 PM Arona station | 0h11 | 5:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2434 | 6:25 PM Arona station | 0h11 | 6:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10236 | 6:45 PM Arona station | 0h20 | 7:05 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2436 | 7:25 PM Arona station | 0h11 | 7:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2438 | 8:25 PM Arona station | 0h11 | 8:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10240 | 8:45 PM Arona station | 0h20 | 9:05 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Arona to Stresa run on average 15 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Stresa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stresa trip today.
Museum spaces inside Palazzo Borromeo display period interiors, paintings, tapestries, and collections in one of Lake Maggiore’s grandest residences.
Historic house museum preserving philosopher Antonio Rosmini’s rooms, library, and manuscripts, important for Italian religious and intellectual history.
Gallery route within Isola Madre’s palace showing seventeenth-century furnishings, portraits, and domestic collections in an intimate island setting.
Stresa’s scenic waterfront promenade offers lake views, island panoramas, hotels, gardens, and easy walking between the ferry area and parks.
Lakeside park and zoological garden estate with mature trees, viewpoints, and broad lawns, popular for families and relaxed walks.
Garden terraces on Isola Bella showcase Baroque design, statues, and dramatic lake views; among the area’s most photographed outdoor spaces.
A rich baked dish of local chestnuts, milk, cocoa, sugar and rosemary. It is a historic Lake Maggiore dessert tied to mountain chestnut culture.
Delicate fresh pasta stuffed with braised meat, vegetables and cheese, common across Piedmont and often served with roast juices or butter and sage.
Traditional Novara and Lake Maggiore risotto cooked with Arborio rice, often enriched with local butter, wine and seasonal ingredients from Piedmont.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining inside Villa E Palazzo Aminta, known for refined Italian tasting menus and a formal lakeside setting.
Historic fine dining restaurant on Isola Bella, celebrated for classic Piedmont and lake fish dishes in a romantic, long-established setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant in Stresa serving Piedmont specialties, pasta and lake fish in a polished but approachable atmosphere.
Moderate for Lake Maggiore: hotels often cost more in peak season, while dining is mid-range and ferries and trains are reasonably priced.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up for taxis; small change is enough in cafés.
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Stresa Railway Station -> Piazza Cadorna, Stresa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arona to Stresa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stresa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Arona to Stresa trains use the Arona to Stresa station pair. Use this guide to compare Arona and Stresa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Arona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Villa Rocchetta, Ristorante Vecchia Arona
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Arona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Arona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Arona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Arona: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arona: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Concorde, Hotel Antares, Hotel Atlantic.
Stresa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante LaStresa, Osteria Mercato
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Stresa. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stresa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stresa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stresa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stresa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees, Hotel La Palma, Regina Palace Hotel.
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