There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Stresa by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain Ec
4h 51m€29–56Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Milanbus 495 / ...
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus 35
4h 57m€29–42Drive 205.9 km
- Drive from Genoa to Stresacar 205.9 km
2h€34–48Train, bus via Milan
- Take the train from Genova Brignole 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 - Ponte Roddobus 35
5h 16m€39–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus 35
5h 16m€34–60
Genoa to Stresa by train and bus (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Stresa is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Stresa is to drive which takes 2h and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Stresa via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Genoa and Stresa is 225 km. The road distance is 205.9 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €29 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Genoa to Stresa, including transfers.
Genoa to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Stresa is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €29 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Milano Centrale, Stresa, and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Milan and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Genoa to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Stresa is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Genoa to Stresa.
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