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Compare train and bus for Stresa to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stresa to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. 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 $11, while a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stresa to Milan:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stresa to Milan costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 1h 20m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Stresa to Milan
How to get from Stresa to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stresa to Milan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Autobus TRENORD 4413A · Regionale TRENORD 24135:53 AM1h42Stresa station7:35 AMMilan Centrale$111One-way1 transfer
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Autobus TRENORD 4413A · Regionale TRENORD 24135:53 AM1h42Stresa station7:35 AMMilan Centrale$111One-way1 transfer
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Autobus TRENORD 4413A · Regionale TRENORD 24135:53 AM1h42Stresa station7:35 AMMilan Centrale$111One-way1 transfer
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Autobus TRENORD 4443A · Regionale TRENORD 24438:53 PM1h42Stresa station10:35 PMMilan Centrale$111One-way1 transfer
Autobus TRENORD 6407A · Regionale TRENORD 240712:53 PM1h42Stresa station2:35 PMMilan Centrale$111One-way1 transfer
Autobus TRENORD 6437A · Regionale TRENORD 24375:53 PM1h42Stresa station7:35 PMMilan Centrale$111One-way1 transfer
Autobus TRENORD 4200A · Autobus TRENORD 6417A · Regionale TRENORD 24176:39 AM2h56Baveno station9:35 AMMilan Centrale$131One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stresa to Milan:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stresa to Milan costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stresa and Milan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stresa station and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Travel with Regionale, Trenord to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l. to go to Milan by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Regionale, Trenord.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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