There are 6 ways to get from Ferrara to Stresa by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain Ec
5h 7m€56–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivalsbus
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus 35
8h 25m€33–63Drive 326.1 km
- Drive from Ferrara to Stresacar 326.1 km
3h 34m€53–76Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BLQ - MXP
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus
6h 50mTrain via Rho
- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Fr
- Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Stresatrain Re
5h 59m€40–82Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
- Take a shuttle bus from Bologna Centrale to Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus 35
8h 20m€339–578
Ferrara to Stresa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Stresa is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Kennedy and arriving at Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Bologna Autostazione and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Stresa via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Ferrara and Stresa is 343 km. The road distance is 326.1 km.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Ferrara to Stresa, including transfers.
Ferrara to Stresa bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Kennedy station.
Ferrara to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Stresa is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a train from Ferrara to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Stresa, and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kennedy to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Bologna Autostazione, Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–470
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rho-Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- 1st Class
- €5–8
Bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- 1st Class
- €5–8
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Booking & Getting There
Ferrara to Stresa bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
Ferrara to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Stresa is 326 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Ferrara to Stresa.
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