There are 6 ways to get from Stresa to Garda by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Stresa to Milano Centralebus Re4
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
5h 19mBus, train via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 #2
cheapest- 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 Peschiera Del Gardatrain Re6
6h 13m€27–37Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Stresa to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Re
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
6h 6m€29–48Drive 231 km
- Drive from Stresa to Gardacar 231 km
2h 23m€38–54Bus, train via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Milan Piazzale Lorenzo Lottobus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschieratrain
5h 53m€38–61Bus, line 163 bus
- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan to Veronabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Gardabus 163 / ...
6h 42m€34–50
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Garda is to bus and train via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Stresa to Garda is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Garda. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Ponte Roddo and arriving at Garda via Milan and Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Garda. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Peschiera Del Garda via Milano Rogoredo and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Stresa and Garda is 235 km. The road distance is 231 km.
The best way to get from Stresa to Garda without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Stresa to Garda, including transfers.
Stresa to Garda bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Ponte Roddo station.
Stresa to Garda train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Stresa station.
The best way to get from Stresa to Garda is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 163 bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Garda, Veneto, Italy?
You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Garda via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, Milano Rogoredo, Milano Centrale, Peschiera Del Garda, and Peschiera - bivio stazione in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Garda via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2, Milan, Verona, and Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Stresa to Rho-Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- 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 Peschiera Del Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- 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
- 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/
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/
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/
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Milan Piazzale Lorenzo Lotto
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Milan Piazzale Lorenzo Lotto
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–11
- Website
- Autostradale
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 045 805 7922
- [email protected]
- Website
- atv.verona.it
Bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- atv.verona.it
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Stresa to Garda bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.
Stresa to Garda train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Rho-Fiera Milano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Garda is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Stresa to Garda.
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