- 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
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bergamo to Stresa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bergamo to Stresa will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bergamo for Stresa on Thu, Aug 06, 2 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 91 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.




Trains from Bergamo to Stresa run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 9:23 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Bergamo 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 |
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![]() | 2:49 PM Bergamo | 3h16 | 6:05 PM Stresa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
![]() | 3:49 AM Bergamo | 3h16 | 7:05 AM Stresa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:49 AM Bergamo | 3h16 | 8:05 AM Stresa | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Bergamo 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 Bergamo to Stresa trains use the Bergamo to Stresa station pair. Use this guide to compare Bergamo and Stresa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bergamo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Bruschetta, Osteria D'Ambrosio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bergamo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bergamo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bergamo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bergamo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bergamo: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior San Marco, Mercure Bergamo Centro Palazzo Dolci, Hotel Cappello d'Oro.
Bergamo Ospedale is 2 km from Bergamo city centre. Public transport options include:
Bergamo Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bergamo Ospedale.
Available at Bergamo Ospedale: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bergamo Ospedale: Elevators, ramps.
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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