The average bus between Novara and Stresa takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Novara to Stresa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Novara and Stresa. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Novara is at 5:43 PM which arrives into Stresa at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Arona and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Novara to Stresa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Novara to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Novara station and arriving at Stresa station via Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Novara to Stresa bus services, operated by STN S.r.l.,, depart from Novara - Piazza Garibaldi, 4 - Stazione Rfi station.
Novara to Stresa bus services, operated by STN S.r.l.,, arrive at Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria station.
The distance between Novara and Stresa is 49 km. The road distance is 65 km.
STN S.r.l., operates a bus from Novara - Piazza Garibaldi, 4 - Stazione Rfi to Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria every 2 hours. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 1h 10m.