How to travel from Milan to Stresa

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Compare train and bus for Milan to Stresa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Stresa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €10.

Distance: 42 miles (69 km)

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1h 47m

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from Milan to Stresa

How to get from Milan to Stresa by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Milan to Stresa is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2418 · Autobus TRENORD 2418A
    9:25 AM1h35
    Milan Centrale
    11:00 AMStresa station
    91One-way
    1 transfer

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  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2418 · Autobus TRENORD 2418A
    9:25 AM1h35
    Milan Centrale
    11:00 AMStresa station
    91One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2418 · Autobus TRENORD 2418A
    9:25 AM1h35
    Milan Centrale
    11:00 AMStresa station
    91One-way
    1 transfer

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  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2426 · Autobus TRENORD 2426A
    1:25 PM1h35
    Milan Centrale
    3:00 PMStresa station
    91One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2430 · Autobus TRENORD 4430A
    3:25 PM1h37
    Milan Centrale
    5:02 PMStresa station
    91One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2436 · Autobus TRENORD 4436A
    6:25 PM1h37
    Milan Centrale
    8:02 PMStresa station
    91One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Stresa

Travel to Stresa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Stresa.

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There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Stresa including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Stresa is a train with an average price of €9.
The fastest way to travel from Milan to Stresa is by train with an average journey time of 1h 48m.
The distance from Milan to Stresa is approximately 42 miles (69 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Stresa is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Stresa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Stresa:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Stresa station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Stresa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale to go to Stresa by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Stresa:
  • 15 direct trains per day with Regionale.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Stresa often also extend their vacation to go to Milan Centrale, Domodossola, Milan Malpensa Airport, Arona, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stresa and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stresa to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Stresa, you can enjoy the Stresa Festival with classical and jazz performances, visit the Alpinia Botanical Garden for stunning alpine plants and views, and take a cable car ride to Mottarone for panoramic vistas. Explore Stresa's charming streets and shops or take a boat tour of Lake Maggiore. Key sights include Isola Bella with its baroque palace and gardens, Isola Madre's exotic botanical gardens, Villa Pallavicino's zoo and gardens, Mottarone's hiking trails, and the historic Borromean Islands.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Stresa is typically sufficient to explore the main attractions such as the Borromean Islands, Villa Pallavicino, and the Mottarone cable car.

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