There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Stresa by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresa
Cheapest option
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Milan
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Take the train from Gallarate to Stresa
5 alternative options
Train via Roma Termini
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresa
Bus, train via Pavia
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Pavia
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresa
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Stresa
Fly to Milan Malpensa, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
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Take the train from Busto Arsizio to Stresa
Fly to Milan Linate, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Linate (LIN)
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresa
Rome to Stresa by train
The train journey time between Rome and Stresa is around 4h 58m and covers a distance of around 649 km. This includes an average layover time of around 11 min. Operated by ItaloTreno and Trenord, the Rome to Stresa train service departs from Roma Termini and arrives in Stresa. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Stresa is to bus and train via Pavia which costs €35 - €45 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Stresa is to fly and train. Taking this option will cost €40 - €230 and takes 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Stresa via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Rome and Stresa is 545 km. The road distance is 662.6 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €35 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Rome to Stresa, including transfers.
Rome to Stresa train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Rome to Stresa train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Stresa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Stresa is 663 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Rome to Stresa.
- Distance: 544.7 km
- Duration: 4h 58m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a train from Rome to Stresa via Milano Centrale in around 4h 58m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €120
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €180
Flights from Rome to Milan Linate via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €180
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €120
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €210
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €140
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €65 - €90
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Busto Arsizio to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Trenord
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €40 - €55
- Base Standard
- €70 - €95
- Base Premium
- €85 - €120
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €6 - €8
Train from Busto Arsizio to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €7 - €8
Frequently asked questions
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5 - €45
- Website
- Itabus
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €45
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
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