Milan to Stresa train

Trains from Milan to Stresa

The picturesque Northern Italian town of Stresa is just a 43-mile (69 km) train ride from Milan. Trains from Milan to Stresa usually take between 1h and 1h 30min to complete the journey, depending on the station from which you depart. All of the trains run direct routes between the two cities, and departures are scheduled regularly throughout the day. Nestled in the Italian Alps, Stresa is known for its breathtaking views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains. Visitors to Stress can enjoy a relaxing stroll along the lake, take a gondola ride to the peak of Mount Mottarone, or take a boat ride to the lake’s Borromean Islands to explore the palace and gardens that are found there.

Milan to Stresa Train Time: Daily Departures

Trains from Milan to Stresa run on the same schedule every day, departing between 6 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. All of the trains run direct routes between the cities, so travelers are never inconvenienced by a transfer along the way. With more than 15 daily departures scheduled, there is never more than a 2h wait for the next train.

How long is the journey by train from Milan to Stresa?

The duration of the journey by train from Milan to Stresa varies depending on the departure station that the passengers select. Trains departing from Milan’s Centrale station complete the trip in about 1h 5min, while trains departing from Porta Garibaldi typically take about 1h 30min.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Milan to Stresa?

Departure train station: Slightly more than half of all departures from Milan to Stresa depart from Milan’s Centrale station. Centrale station is located in the city center, just 1.8 miles (2.9 km) northeast of the Duomo di Milano. Travelers can take a 7min ride on the yellow (M3) Metro line from the Duomo to the station. Once at the station, travelers will find all the facilities expected at a busy, modern transportation hub, including shops, restaurants and passenger lounges; tourist information and disability assistance offices; ticket offices and ticket machines; a luggage counter; restrooms; ATMs; free Wi-Fi; and a post office. The Centrale railway station is connected to the Centrale Metro station (which serves the yellow, or M3, and green, or M2, Metro lines), and outside the station is a hub for buses and trams as well as taxi stands and a parking garage. Trains to Stresa also regularly depart from Milan’s Porta Garibaldi station, which is in the city center and only 1.5 miles (2.5 km) north of the Duomo di Milano. It takes about 15min to get from the Duomo to Porta Garibaldi via the city’s Metro; the trip requires one transfer, and travelers can take either the yellow (M3) and green (M2) lines or the red (M1) and green (M2) lines. Porta Garibaldi’s facilities include free Wi-Fi, ATMs, shopping and dining, ticket offices/machines, and restrooms. The city’s green (M2) and lilac (M5) Metro trains and suburban railway trains (S7, S8 and S11 lines) also use the Porta Garibaldi station, and buses, trams and taxis have stops outside the station.

Arrival train station: All trains from Milan to Stresa arrive at Stresa’s main railway station. From the station, it is about 0.5 miles (800 m) to the Piazza Cadorna in the city center, which is about an 8min walk. Stresa doesn’t have a public transportation network, so the best way to get around is by walking or by taxi. At the train station, you’ll find some small shops and a place to grab a snack or beverage, restrooms, ATMs, ticket machines and a ticket office.

Which train companies travel from Milan to Stresa?

Trenitalia is the train company that travels from Milan to Stresa. Trenitalia’s Regionale trains provide a majority of the service on this route, but the company does operate its high-speed FrecciaBianca train on one of the daily routes. All routes provide direct service between the two cities.

Trenitalia trains from Milan to Stresa

Trenitalia’s Regionale trains from Milan to Stresa depart regularly throughout the day on direct routes, with departures scheduled about every other hour from each of Milan’s stations for most of the day. The FrecciaBianca high-speed train departs from Milan’s Centrale station at around 1 p.m. daily for the direct trip to Stresa. All trains departing from Centrale station complete the journey in just over 1h, while trains departing from Porta Garibaldi take about 1h 30min to arrive at Stresa.

Train Milan to Stresa: Services on Board

Trenitalia’s Regionale trains offer only Second-Class service on their trains. FrecciaBianca trains offer First- and Second-Class service and are equipped with a dining car, comfortable seats and electrical outlets. Two spaces in each FrecciaBianca train are reserved for passengers in wheelchairs. There is plenty of luggage space available for free on board all of the Trenitalia trains. There is a small fee for fully assembled bikes, which are only allowed on Regionale trains. Bikes that are disassembled or folded and stored in a bag are treated as luggage and can be brought aboard any Trenitalia train for free. Small pets that can travel in a small carry-on crate are allowed on board for free. Dogs that are too large to travel in a carry-on crate may be brought aboard the train, but they must have a pet ticket and they remain leashed and muzzled while on the train. Special services for passengers with disabilities are available; passengers should contact Trenitalia’s customer service at least 24 hours before traveling to arrange for any services needed.

How to find cheap train tickets from Milan to Stresa?

It is easy to find cheap train tickets from Milan to Stresa, especially for travelers who can book their tickets in advance and are willing to be flexible with their travel dates and times. Trenitalia offers discounted tickets to senior citizens, students, and groups of two to five people, and children traveling with an adult can travel for free. Also, Trenitalia offers two-for-one tickets for Saturday trips.