There are 3 ways to get from Milan to Stresa by train, ferry, 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, line 10 ferry
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain Ec
- Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry 10 / ...
2h 18m€29–73Drive 87.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Milan to Stresacar 87.9 km
1h€15–21Bus, ferry, line 21 ferry
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Stresabus Re4
- Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry
- Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry 23 / ...
3h 23m
Milan to Stresa by train, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Stresa is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Stresa is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €21.
The distance between Milan and Stresa is 86 km. The road distance is 87.9 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Stresa without a car is to train and line 10 ferry which takes 2h 18m and costs €29 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Milan to Stresa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Stresa is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Milan to Stresa.
There are 3598+ hotels available in Stresa.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Stresa, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Milan to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Stresa, walk to Stresa, then take the line 10 ferry to Stresa - Carciano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano Centrale to Stresa via Stresa, Stresa - Carciano, and Isola Bella in around 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Milano Centrale to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
Ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carciano
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Isola Bella to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
- Phone
- +39 348 513 8441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Isole Lago Maggiore
Ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bella
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Isole Lago Maggiore
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