There are 5 ways to get from Bolzano to Stresa by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Verona
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain Ec
6h€62–146Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Porta Garibalditrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Stresatrain Re
7h 26m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Milanbus N95
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus 35
6h 42m€47–64Drive 356.2 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Stresacar 356.2 km
3h 26m€58–83Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus 35
6h 54m€168–225
Bolzano to Stresa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Stresa is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Stresa via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Bolzano and Stresa is 376 km. The road distance is 356.2 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Stresa without a car is to train via Verona which takes 6h and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Bolzano to Stresa, including transfers.
Bolzano to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Bolzano to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Stresa is to train via Verona which takes 6h and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Verona Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, Stresa, and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Milan and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- 2nd Class
- €28–40
Train from Milano Centrale to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bolzano South to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Ponte Roddo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Ponte Roddo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €150–210
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Bolzano to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Bolzano to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Stresa is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Bolzano to Stresa.
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