There are 6 ways to get from Stresa to Parma by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), car, or shuttle
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 Parmatrain Fr
3h 59mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals to Parma Bus Stationbus Itabus
4h 52m€22–35Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Stresa to Milano P.Garibalditrain Re
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
4h 34m€24–47Drive 212.2 km
- Drive from Stresa to Parmacar 212.2 km
2h 13m€35–50Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2 to Parma
4h 5m€214–369Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Stresa to Milano P.Garibalditrain Re
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Parmatrain Ic
5h 9m€24–47
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Parma is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Stresa to Parma is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Parma station. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Ponte Roddo and arriving at Parma Bus Station via Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Parma. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Parma via Garibaldi Fs and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Stresa and Parma is 218 km. The road distance is 212.2 km.
The best way to get from Stresa to Parma without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Stresa to Parma, including transfers.
Stresa to Parma bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Ponte Roddo station.
Stresa to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Stresa station.
The best way to get from Stresa to Parma is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €24 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Parma, Italy?
You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Parma via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, Milano P.Garibaldi, Garibaldi Fs, Centrale Fs, and Milano Centrale in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Parma Bus Station via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 and Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 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
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
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/
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2 to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €200–350
- Website
- GoOpti
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals to Parma Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Stresa to Parma bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.
Stresa to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano P.Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Parma is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Stresa to Parma.
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