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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
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sesto Calende to Stresa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sesto Calende to Stresa will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 16 trains that leave Sesto Calende for Stresa on Thu, Aug 06, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 20 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.
Regionale 10228
Regionale TRENORD 2440
Regionale 10240
Regionale TRENORD 2434
Regionale TRENORD 2416
Regionale TRENORD 2440
Regionale TRENORD 2434
Regionale TRENORD 2416
Regionale TRENORD 2442
Regionale TRENORD 2432Trains from Sesto Calende to Stresa run on average 16 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 10:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
The table below shows live departures for Sesto Calende to Stresa trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:33 PM Sesto Calende | 0h32 | 9:05 PM Stresa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:16 PM Sesto Calende | 0h20 | 9:36 PM Stresa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:16 PM Sesto Calende | 0h20 | 10:36 PM Stresa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:33 PM Sesto Calende | 6h39 | 6:12 AM Stresa | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
Regionale 10212 | 7:05 AM Sesto Calende station | 0h31 | 7:36 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2414 | 8:16 AM Sesto Calende station | 0h20 | 8:36 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10216 | 8:33 AM Sesto Calende station | 0h32 | 9:05 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2416 | 9:16 AM Sesto Calende station | 0h20 | 9:36 AM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10228 | 2:33 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h40 | 3:13 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2428 | 3:16 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h20 | 3:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2430 | 4:16 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h20 | 4:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10232 | 4:33 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h32 | 5:05 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2432 | 5:16 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h20 | 5:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2434 | 6:16 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h20 | 6:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10236 | 6:33 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h32 | 7:05 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2436 | 7:16 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h20 | 7:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2438 | 8:16 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h20 | 8:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 10240 | 8:33 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h32 | 9:05 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2440 | 9:16 PM Sesto Calende station | 0h20 | 9:36 PM Stresa station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Sesto Calende 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 Sesto Calende to Stresa trains use the Sesto Calende to Stresa station pair. Use this guide to compare Sesto Calende and Stresa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sesto Calende 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 Pizzeria La Vecchia Osteria, Trattoria Il Porticciolo
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sesto Calende. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sesto Calende. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sesto Calende: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sesto Calende: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sesto Calende: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel David, Hotel Del Parco, Hotel La Locanda.
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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