What is the cheapest way to get from Como to Stresa?

The cheapest way to get from Como to Stresa is to train which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Como to Stresa?

The fastest way to get from Como to Stresa is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €13 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Stresa?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Stresa?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Stresa via Mendrisio and Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Como to Stresa?

The distance between Como and Stresa is 97 km. The road distance is 85.2 km.

How do I travel from Como to Stresa without a car?

The best way to get from Como to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €8 - €13.

How long does it take to get from Como to Stresa?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Como to Stresa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Stresa bus from?

Como to Stresa bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.

Where do I catch the Como to Stresa train from?

Como to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Mendrisio station.

Train or bus from Como to Stresa?

The best way to get from Como to Stresa is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €8 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Como to Stresa bus arrive?

Como to Stresa bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Como to Stresa train arrive?

Como to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gallarate station.

Can I drive from Como to Stresa?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Stresa is 85 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Como to Stresa.

Where can I stay near Stresa?

There are 3428+ hotels available in Stresa.

Como to Stresa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 200 ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Como to Stresa by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or ferry

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
1. Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain Re 4 / ...
2h 42m
€8–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus flibco
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
2h 55m
€21–32
Drive 85.2 km
1. Drive from Como to Stresacar 85.2 km
58 min
€14–19
Bus, line 200 ferry
1. Take the bus from Como - Stazione FNM to Varese - Stazione FNMbus C77
2. Take the bus from Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcaderobus
3. Take the ferry from Angera to Stresaferry 200 / ...
4h 43m

Como to Stresa by train

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Distance: 97.3 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Stresa, Italy?

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Stresa via Mendrisio and Gallarate in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 2h 55m.

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