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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Stresa is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Stresa?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Bolzano South and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Stresa?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Stresa via Bolzano-Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Merano to Stresa?

The distance between Merano and Stresa is 405 km. The road distance is 380.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Merano to Stresa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Stresa bus from?

Merano to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Stresa train from?

Merano to Stresa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Stresa?

The best way to get from Merano to Stresa is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h.

Where does the Merano to Stresa bus arrive?

Merano to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Merano to Stresa train arrive?

Merano to Stresa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

Can I drive from Merano to Stresa?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Stresa is 381 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Merano to Stresa.

How do I get a train ticket from Merano to Stresa?

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Where can I stay near Stresa?

There are 3449+ hotels available in Stresa.

Merano to Stresa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Stresa by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain Re 4 / ...
7h 1m
€41–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Milanbus N95
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
8h
€41–67
Drive 380.9 km
1. Drive from Merano to Stresacar 380.9 km
3h 44m
€59–85
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
7h
€81–104
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain
7h 14m
€42–140

Merano to Stresa by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merano to Stresa.

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Distance: 405.1 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Stresa, Italy?

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Stresa via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano Bozen, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Bolzano South, Milan, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 in around 8h.

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