There are 4 ways to get from Stresa to Como by bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Bus
best- 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 flibco
2h 54m€17–32Train
cheapest- Take the train from Stresa to Gallaratetrain Re
- Take the train from Gallarate to Mendrisiotrain S50
3h 24m€11–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus Re4
- Take the train from Gallarate to Mendrisiotrain S50
2h 58mDrive 86.9 km
- Drive from Stresa to Comocar 86.9 km
1h€14–21
Stresa to Como by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Como is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Stresa to Como is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Como. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Ponte Roddo and arriving at Como P.le S. Gottardo via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Como. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Gallarate and Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Stresa and Como is 92 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.
The best way to get from Stresa to Como without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Stresa to Como, including transfers.
Stresa to Como bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Ponte Roddo station.
Stresa to Como train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Stresa station.
The best way to get from Stresa to Como is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €35 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Como, Italy?
You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Como P.le S. Gottardo via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 and Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Como S. Giovanni via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, Gallarate, and Mendrisio in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
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Stresa to Como bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.
Stresa to Como train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Gallarate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Como is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Stresa to Como.
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