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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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Milan to Stresa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Stresa is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TRENORD 2418 · Autobus TRENORD 3418ACheapest
Regionale TRENORD 2418 · Autobus TRENORD 3418AFastest
Regionale TRENORD 2416Other options
Regionale 10216
Regionale 10228
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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.

There are 2 travel options from Milan to Stresa: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Stresa from Milan is by taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Milan to Stresa:
Taking a train costs $10 (€9) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Milan to Stresa is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 7 min.
There are alternative travel options to Stresa that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 24 min.
The Milan to Stresa distance is around 43 miles (69 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Stresa is:
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Milan to Stresa as scheduled services by train or 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 leave from Milan Centrale and tend to arrive in Stresa.
The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Stresa:
- Regionale or Trenitalia EuroCity can get you to Stresa by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Regionale from Milan to Stresa for $10 (€9) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Stresa with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with Regionale or Trenitalia EuroCity 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Stresa as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Milan and Stresa.
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