- 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 on Sep 20
€67
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€89
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 17 m
Trains on Sep 20
11
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Stresa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Stresa will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
It's difficult to get from Rome to Stresa without transferring at least 2 times.
InterCityNotte 798+
Regionale 10216
Intercity 590+
Regionale TRENORD 2442 · Autobus TRENORD 4442A
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+
Regionale 10204 · Autobus TRENORD 4204A
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+
Regionale TRENORD 2408 · Autobus TRENORD 4408A
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+
Regionale TRENORD 2428 · Autobus TRENORD 4428A
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+
Regionale TRENORD 2438 · Autobus TRENORD 4438A
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+
Regionale TRENORD 2428 · Autobus TRENORD 4428A
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+
Regionale TRENORD 2436 · Autobus TRENORD 4436A
FRECCIAROSSA 9650+
Regionale TRENORD 2440 · Autobus TRENORD 4440A
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+
Regionale TRENORD 2434 · Autobus TRENORD 4434AOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Stresa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €382.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €382 Average price | €58 Average price | €170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Stresa:
A train is €36 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Stresa costing on average €58.
A train is €360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Stresa costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Stresa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
The journey is about 2h 5m faster (5h 4m by train vs 7h 9m by car) and roughly €149 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€22 vs €170). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Stresa trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ Regionale TRENORD 2408 · Autobus TRENORD 4408A | 5:05 AM Rome Termini | 5h57 | 11:02 AM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304+ Regionale 10204 · Autobus TRENORD 4204A | 7:20 AM Rome Termini | 6h05 | 1:25 PM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9620+ Regionale TRENORD 2406 · Autobus TRENORD 4406A | 9:20 AM Rome Termini | 5h42 | 3:02 PM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ Regionale TRENORD 2428 · Autobus TRENORD 4428A | 10:45 AM Rome Termini | 5h17 | 4:02 PM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 2442 · Autobus TRENORD 4442A | 11:42 AM Rome Ostiense | 11h20 | 11:02 PM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale TRENORD 2432 · Autobus TRENORD 4432A | 12:45 PM Rome Termini | 5h17 | 6:02 PM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ Regionale TRENORD 2434 · Autobus TRENORD 4434A | 1:45 PM Rome Termini | 5h17 | 7:02 PM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+ Regionale TRENORD 2436 · Autobus TRENORD 4436A | 2:45 PM Rome Termini | 5h17 | 8:02 PM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Regionale TRENORD 2438 · Autobus TRENORD 4438A | 3:46 PM Rome Termini | 5h16 | 9:02 PM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9650+ Regionale TRENORD 2440 · Autobus TRENORD 4440A | 4:45 PM Rome Termini | 5h17 | 10:02 PM Stresa station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rome to Stresa run on average 58 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (545 km) distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 338 miles (545 km) |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 58 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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 Rome 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 Rome to Stresa trains use the Roma Termini to Stresa station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Stresa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Ostiense is 2 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Ostiense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ramen Bar Akira, Eataly Roma
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Ostiense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Ostiense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Ostiense: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Ostiense: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Abitart, Hotel San Anselmo, Hotel Villa San Pio.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
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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