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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
€9
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Stresa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Stresa will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
It's difficult to get from Milan Malpensa Airport to Stresa without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 2416+
Regionale TRENORD 80315
Regionale TRENORD 80321+
Regionale TRENORD 2418 · Autobus TRENORD 2418A
Regionale TRENORD 80357+
Regionale TRENORD 2434
Regionale TRENORD 80383+
Regionale TRENORD 2442
Regionale TRENORD 80307+
Regionale 10212
Regionale TRENORD 80351+
Regionale 10232
Regionale TRENORD 80375+
Regionale 10240
Regionale TRENORD 80313+
Regionale 10216
Regionale 10236+
Regionale TRENORD 80361
Regionale TRENORD 2416+
Regionale TRENORD 80315Trains from Milan Malpensa Airport to Stresa run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 6:21 AM |
Last train 7:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Stresa trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale TRENORD 80307+ Regionale 10212 | 6:21 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 7:36 AM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80307+ Regionale 10212 | 6:28 AM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 7:36 AM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2414+ Regionale TRENORD 80311 | 7:21 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 8:36 AM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2414+ Regionale TRENORD 80311 | 7:28 AM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 8:36 AM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 10216+ Regionale TRENORD 80313 | 7:51 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h14 | 9:05 AM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80313+ Regionale 10216 | 7:58 AM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h07 | 9:05 AM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80315+ Regionale TRENORD 2416 | 8:21 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 9:36 AM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2416+ Regionale TRENORD 80315 | 8:28 AM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 9:36 AM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2418 · Autobus TRENORD 2418A+ Regionale TRENORD 80321 | 9:21 AM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h39 | 11:00 AM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2426 · Autobus TRENORD 2426A+ Regionale TRENORD 80339 | 1:21 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h39 | 3:00 PM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 80343+ Regionale 10228 | 1:51 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h22 | 3:13 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80343+ Regionale 10228 | 1:58 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h15 | 3:13 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80345+ Regionale TRENORD 2428 | 2:21 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 3:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80345+ Regionale TRENORD 2428 | 2:28 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 3:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2430+ Regionale TRENORD 80349 | 3:21 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 4:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2430+ Regionale TRENORD 80349 | 3:28 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 4:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 10232+ Regionale TRENORD 80351 | 3:51 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h14 | 5:05 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80351+ Regionale 10232 | 3:58 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h07 | 5:05 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2432+ Regionale TRENORD 80353 | 4:21 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 5:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2432+ Regionale TRENORD 80353 | 4:28 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 5:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2434+ Regionale TRENORD 80357 | 5:21 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 6:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2434+ Regionale TRENORD 80357 | 5:28 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 6:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 10236+ Regionale TRENORD 80361 | 5:51 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h14 | 7:05 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 10236+ Regionale TRENORD 80361 | 5:58 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h07 | 7:05 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80365+ Regionale TRENORD 2436 | 6:21 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 7:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2436+ Regionale TRENORD 80365 | 6:28 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 7:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80371+ Regionale TRENORD 2438 | 7:21 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 8:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80371+ Regionale TRENORD 2438 | 7:28 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 8:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80375+ Regionale 10240 | 7:51 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h14 | 9:05 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80375+ Regionale 10240 | 7:58 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h07 | 9:05 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80377+ Regionale TRENORD 2440 | 8:21 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 9:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2440+ Regionale TRENORD 80377 | 8:28 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 9:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2442+ Regionale TRENORD 80383 | 9:21 PM Malpensa Airport T1 | 1h15 | 10:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80383+ Regionale TRENORD 2442 | 9:28 PM Malpensa Airport T2 | 1h08 | 10:36 PM Stresa station | 1 transfer | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport 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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Stresa trains use the Milano Centrale to Stresa station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan Malpensa Airport and Stresa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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