Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station train with Frecciarossa

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 21

Cheapest price on Sep 21

CHF26

Average ticket price on Sep 21

CHF44

Fastest journey on Sep 21

3 h 26 m

Average journey duration on Sep 21

3 h 35 m

Trains on Sep 21

16

Distance

318 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station will cost around CHF44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF26.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station without transferring at least once.

  • RegionaleRegionale 18219+IntercityIntercity 590+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2440
    3:10 PM6h26
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    9:36 PMStresa station
    CHF261One-way
    2 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 580+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2424 · Autobus TRENORD 2426A
    8:21 AM6h39
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    3:00 PMStresa station
    CHF271One-way
    2 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 580+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2428
    8:21 AM7h15
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    3:36 PMStresa station
    CHF271One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 18253 · Regionale 2294 · Regionale 10228
    4:30 AM10h43
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    3:13 PMStresa station
    CHF361One-way
    2 transfers
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9310+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2428
    12:10 PM3h26
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    3:36 PMStresa station
    CHF391One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF59, while a flight costs an average of CHF322.

Distance: 197 miles (318 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight
Driving

CHF74

Average price

CHF59

Average price

Cheapest

CHF322

Average price

CHF99

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 55m

Average total duration

6h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

2h 43m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

4h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Frecciarossa

Most popular train company

Marino Autolinee

Most popular bus company

ITA

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

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The cheapest way to travel from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station is a bus with an average price of CHF59.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station:

A bus is CHF15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station costing on average CHF74.

A bus is CHF263 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station costing on average CHF322.

The fastest way to travel from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Stresa station take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 53m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Stresa station including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 13m faster (3h 53m by train vs 4h 6m by car) and roughly CHF25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF74 vs CHF99). 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.

Live departures

Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station train times

The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9504+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2408 · Autobus TRENORD 4408A6:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella
4h07
11:02 AM Stresa station2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 580+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2406 · Autobus TRENORD 4406A8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella
6h41
3:02 PM Stresa station2 transfers
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9304+RegionaleRegionale 10204 · Autobus TRENORD 4204A9:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella
4h15
1:25 PM Stresa station2 transfers
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9308+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2406 · Autobus TRENORD 4406A11:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella
3h52
3:02 PM Stresa station2 transfers
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9310+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2428 · Autobus TRENORD 4428A12:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella
3h52
4:02 PM Stresa station2 transfers
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9514+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2430 · Autobus TRENORD 4430A12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella
4h07
5:02 PM Stresa station2 transfers
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9532+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2432 · Autobus TRENORD 4432A1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella
4h07
6:02 PM Stresa station2 transfers
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9540+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2436 · Autobus TRENORD 4436A3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella
4h07
8:02 PM Stresa station2 transfers
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9320+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2438 · Autobus TRENORD 4438A5:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella
3h52
9:02 PM Stresa station2 transfers
Monday, September 21
RegionaleRegionale 18253 · Regionale 2294 · Regionale 102284:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella
10h43
3:13 PM Stresa station2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station

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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF36 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 02:30, the last at 15:10. The fastest train covers the 197 miles (318 km) distance in 3h 6m.

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.
Price information
Distance
197 miles (318 km)
Average train duration
3h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
CHF36
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
3h 6m
First train
2:30 AM
Last train
3:10 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Fri
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.
Price information

Train companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station trainsFrecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Stresa station from CHF36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Frecciarossa

About
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make around 200 connections across the country each day and are renowned for their comfort, speed, and reduced environmental impact. Reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h), they connect major destinations such as Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, and Naples quickly and efficiently. When booking your Frecciarossa journey, you can choose between four classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. While each class offers different levels of comfort, all provide free Wi-Fi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services. Ticket options include Super Economy, Economy, and Base, making it easy to find the right balance of comfort and price for your trip.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Frecciarossa Duration
3h 6m
Cheapest Frecciarossa Price
CHF69
Frecciarossa frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag and 1 suitcase per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at carriage ends, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, bar service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in Executive class
Seat reservation
Included in Executive class, optional fee for other classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, service animals free
Quiet zone

Intercity

About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
5h 5m
Cheapest Intercity Price
CHF45
Intercity frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

Regionale

About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regionale Duration
7h 45m
Cheapest Regionale Price
CHF36
Regionale frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station 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 station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at CHF36, while the average price is around CHF74.
The train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station takes 3h 6m and runs 11 per day.
The distance by train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station is 197 miles (318 km).
The first train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station leaves at 2:30 AM.
The last train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station leaves at 3:10 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station.
There is no direct train service currently available from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station.
The cheapest way to get from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station is by train, with a cost of around CHF36.
The train journey from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Stresa is considered scenic, as it offers views of the rolling hills of Tuscany, picturesque Italian countryside, and glimpses of lakes and mountains as you approach the Lake Maggiore region.
A day trip from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Stresa is not feasible due to the travel duration of 3h 6m. However, there are 11 trains available per day for this journey.
Yes, you can take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station.
Since both Florence Santa Maria Novella and Stresa station are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Stresa station include Milan, Domodossola, Sesto Calende, Busto Arsizio, Arona.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Italy Pass and Interrail Italy Pass are valid on most trains operated by Trenitalia and Italo within Italy, including regional, intercity, and high-speed trains, though some restrictions and seat reservation fees may apply.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station

Most Florence Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Stresa station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence Santa Maria Novella and Stresa station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Florence
Arrival train stations in Stresa
Firenze Santa Maria NovellaPiazza della Stazione, 1, 50123 Florence, Italy+39 0552352595WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Firenze Santa Maria Novella from Florence city centre

Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:

TramT2 · 4m · CHF2 · every ~21 min

Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station facilities and services

Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.

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