There are 5 ways to get from Tuscany to Stresa by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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 Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain Ec
4h 56m€58–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Florence to Milanbus FlixBus N1524
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus 35
8h 18m€45–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Milan Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus 35
5h 11m€59–93Drive 384.5 km
- Drive from Florence to Stresacar 384.5 km
3h 48m€62–90Train via Rho (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Fr
- Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Stresatrain Re
5h 32m€53–90
Tuscany to Stresa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tuscany to Stresa is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Tuscany to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuscany to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Scala Orti Oricellari and arriving at Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Florence and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Tuscany to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Stresa via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Tuscany and Stresa is 388 km. The road distance is 384.5 km.
The best way to get from Tuscany to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Tuscany to Stresa, including transfers.
Tuscany to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.
Tuscany to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Tuscany to Stresa is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Tuscany, Italy and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Milano Centrale, Stresa, and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scala Orti Oricellari to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Florence, Milan, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 8h 18m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Rho-Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Milan Centrale to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flibco
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Booking & Getting There
Tuscany to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Tuscany to Stresa train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuscany to Stresa is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Tuscany to Stresa.
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