There are 5 ways to get from Lago di Garda to Stresa by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car
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 Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain Ec
2h 51m€41–102Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Stresatrain Re
3h 25m€27–104Train, bus
- Take the train from Desenzano to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Stresabus Re4
3h 3mDrive 248.2 km
- Drive from Riva del Garda to Stresacar 248.2 km
2h 57m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Peschiera del Garda to Bergamobus 407 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Stresabus Re4
4h 21m
Lago di Garda to Stresa by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lago di Garda to Stresa is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lago di Garda to Stresa is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lago di Garda to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Peschiera del Garda and arriving at Stresa via Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Lago di Garda to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Desenzano Garda-Sirm and arriving at Stresa via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Lago di Garda and Stresa is 193 km. The road distance is 248.2 km.
The best way to get from Lago di Garda to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Lago di Garda to Stresa, including transfers.
Lago di Garda to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Peschiera del Garda station.
Lago di Garda to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
The best way to get from Lago di Garda to Stresa is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Lago di Garda, Italy and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Stresa via Milano Centrale in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peschiera del Garda to Stresa via Bergamo, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, and Milano Centrale in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Desenzano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Bus from Milano Centrale to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Bus from Milano Centrale to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Peschiera del Garda to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- terravision.eu
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–25
- Website
- https://www.terravision.eu/
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More Questions & Answers
Lago di Garda to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Lago di Garda to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lago di Garda to Stresa is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Lago di Garda to Stresa.
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