There are 6 ways to get from Ferrara to Stresa by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane
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 Expo Rhotrain
- Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Stresatrain Re
5h 15m€44–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Milan Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
5h 55m€53–100Drive 326.1 km
- Drive from Ferrara to Stresacar 326.1 km
3h 34m€52–75Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, 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 50mBus
- Take the bus from Ferrara to Bergamobus 423
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Stresabus Re4
7h 12mTrain, fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BLQ - LIN
- Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Stresatrain
7h 24m€117–309
Ferrara to Stresa by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Stresa is to train which costs €40 - €100 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Milano Centrale and Stresa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
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 Rho-Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
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 15m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Ferrara to Stresa, including transfers.
Ferrara to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ferrara 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 15m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a train from Ferrara to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Bologna centrale, Rho-Fiera Milano, Stresa, and Stresa in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrara to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Bergamo, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, Milano Centrale, and Stresa in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–450
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–270
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–220
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–550
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–600
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Expo Rho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Schedules at
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Ferrara to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo 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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