There are 6 ways to get from Stresa to Colico by bus, train, ferry, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Stresa to Milano Centralebus Re4
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Colicotrain Re8
4h 23mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Stresa to Milano P.Garibalditrain Re
- Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
4h 51m€16–25Bus
- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Como P.le S. Gottardobus
- Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Menaggio Piazza Romabus
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colicobus
6h 18m€41–65Line 507 ferry, bus, ferry
- Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Angeraferry 507
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMbus
- Take the ferry from Como to Colicoferry Sr4
7h 32m€23–31Drive 146.4 km
- Drive from Stresa to Colicocar 146.4 km
1h 50m€24–35Bus, train via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Colicotrain Re8
4h 37m€23–32
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Colico is to train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Stresa to Colico is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Colico. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Ponte Roddo and arriving at Colico via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, Como San Giovanni and Menaggio Piazza Roma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Colico. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Colico via Milano Porta Garibaldi and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Stresa and Colico is 182 km. The road distance is 146.4 km.
The best way to get from Stresa to Colico without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Stresa to Colico, including transfers.
Stresa to Colico bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Ponte Roddo station.
Stresa to Colico train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Stresa station.
The best way to get from Stresa to Colico is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Colico, Italy?
You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Colico via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, Como San Giovanni, and Menaggio Piazza Roma in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Colico via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, Milano Porta Garibaldi, and Monza in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Stresa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
Ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Angera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Como to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Stresa to Colico bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.
Stresa to Colico train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano P.Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Colico is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Stresa to Colico.
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