There are 5 ways to get from Stresa to Madesimo by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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
best- Take the train from Stresa to Milano P.Garibalditrain Re
- Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
6h 33m€107–137Line 35 bus, line 26 bus, line 316 bus, bus, line 561 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Pallanza - Piazza Gramscibus 35
- Take the bus from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci to Brissagobus 26
- Take the bus from Brissago, Posta to Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossibus 316
- Take the bus from Locarno, Rotonda to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 311
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Splügen, Dorfbus 171
- Take the bus from Splügen, Dorf to Madesimobus 561
8h 1m€25–37Bus, train via Milan
- Take the bus from Stresa to Milano Centralebus Re4
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Colicotrain Re8
- Take the bus from Chiavenna FS to Madesimobus A4
7h 40mDrive 163 km
- Drive from Stresa to Madesimocar 163 km
2h 37m€30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Bellinzonatrain S50
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Splügen, Dorfbus 171
7h 48m€28–40
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Madesimo is to line 35 bus and line 26 bus and line 316 bus and bus and line 561 bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Stresa to Madesimo is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Madesimo. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Ponte Roddo and arriving at Madesimo via Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci, Brissago, Posta, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione and Splügen, Dorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Madesimo. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Chiavenna via Milano Porta Garibaldi, Monza and Colico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Stresa and Madesimo is 217 km. The road distance is 163 km.
The best way to get from Stresa to Madesimo without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €100 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Stresa to Madesimo, including transfers.
Stresa to Madesimo bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Ponte Roddo station.
Stresa to Madesimo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Stresa station.
The best way to get from Stresa to Madesimo is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €100 - €140. Alternatively, you can line 35 bus and line 26 bus and line 316 bus and bus and line 561 bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Madesimo, Italy?
You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Madesimo via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, Milano Porta Garibaldi, Monza, Colico, and Chiavenna in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Madesimo via Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci, Brissago, Posta, Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Splügen, Dorf in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Stresa to Milano P.Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- 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 Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- 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 0342 511212
- [email protected]
- Website
- stps.it
Bus from Chiavenna FS to Madesimo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- stps.it
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Chiavenna FS to Madesimo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Splügen, Dorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Locarno, Rotonda to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Splügen, Dorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Splügen, Dorf to Madesimo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- 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 Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Phone
- 800 503001
- [email protected]
- Website
- VCO Trasporti
Bus from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci to Brissago
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- VCO Trasporti
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Bus from Brissago, Posta to Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- FART
Bus from Locarno, Rotonda to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- FART
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Booking & Getting There
Stresa to Madesimo bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci station.
Stresa to Madesimo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano P.Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Madesimo is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Stresa to Madesimo.
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