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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 on Sep 26
$3
Average ticket price on Sep 26
$3
Fastest journey on Sep 26
15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 26
15 m
Trains on Sep 26
1
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Meina to Stresa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Meina to Stresa will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
On Sat, Sep 26, we found 1 trains from Meina to Stresa, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 26 the direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
On Sat, Sep 26 the slowest trains will take 15 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.


The table below shows live departures for Meina to Stresa trains for today, Friday, September 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 10228 | 2:59 PM Meina station | 0h14 | 3:13 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10232 | 4:50 PM Meina station | 0h15 | 5:05 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10235 · Regionale TRENORD 2432 | 5:01 PM Meina station | 0h35 | 5:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 10236 | 6:50 PM Meina station | 0h15 | 7:05 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10239 · Regionale TRENORD 2436 | 7:01 PM Meina station | 0h35 | 7:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 10240 | 8:50 PM Meina station | 0h15 | 9:05 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10243 · Regionale TRENORD 2440 | 9:01 PM Meina station | 0h35 | 9:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Meina to Stresa run on average 7 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 14m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 9:01 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 Meina 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 Meina to Stresa trains use the Meina to Stresa station pair. Use this guide to compare Meina and Stresa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Meina has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Meina.
ATMs are available at Meina.
Available at Meina: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meina.
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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