Italy in Photos

 Piazzale Lido, 28838 Stresa VB, Italy April 2022

Tourist & Transport Information for Stresa

Our website Italy in Photos aims to showcase the beauty and diversity of Italy for our visitors, who are seeking the best experiences in the country. To help you plan your trip, we have added the Tourist & Transport Information section, where you can find useful details about your chosen destination. We have also curated a selection of tourist websites and blogs, so that you can complement the photos on our site with the insights and tips from these sources. We hope that our website will inspire you to make an informed choice and enjoy your visit to Italy.

The Transport section provides comprehensive information about the Nearest International Airports to each destination featured on the website. For added convenience, it also outlines a variety of travel options available from these airports to your chosen destination. These include public transport options such as buses and trains, ensuring cost-effective and eco-friendly travel. We have added a dtails of the Transport Hubs in the Piedmont Region for those that wish to travel futher away. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway or an extended trip, the Transport section is designed to simplify your travel planning and ensure a seamless journey from the airport to your destination.

Below, you will find links to Trenitalia, the primary train operator in Italy, providing extensive rail connections across the country. Additionally, we’ve included links to Fleibus Bus Services, where available, to help you navigate regional transportation with ease.

For travellers exploring Italy’s picturesque lakes, you’ll also find links to Ferry Companies Operating on the Lakes, offering a scenic and relaxing way to travel.

If you’re visiting Venice, renowned for its unique waterways, we have included Timetables for the Water Taxis to ensure you can seamlessly plan your journeys across the city’s canals. These resources are designed to make your travel planning simple and efficient, providing you with all the necessary tools to explore Italy’s diverse destinations

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Tansport Information

The three closest international airports to Stresa

The three closest international airports to Stresa are:

1. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Approximately 31 km away.

2. Lugano Airport (LUG): About 31 km away.

3. Milan Linate Airport (LIN): Roughly 75 km away.

These airports are the most convenient options for international travel to and from Stresa

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The best way to travel from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Stresa

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Traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Stresa offers several options, depending on your preferences.

1. Train
Take the Malpensa Express train from Terminal 1 to Gallarate Station. At Gallarate, switch to a regional train heading to Stresa. Duration: Approximately 1 hour 46 minutes, including transfers.

2 Taxi

3. Private Transfer:

4. Car Rental:

The best way to travel from Lugano Airport (LUG) to Stresa

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The best way to travel from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Stresa

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Transport Hubs in Piedmont

Aiport
Turin Airport (TRN):
Ryanair (FR): Ryanair is the largest airline at TRN, offering the highest number of scheduled departures.
Routes: London Stansted (STN) – Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) – Madrid–Barajas (MAD) – Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) – Dublin (DUB) – Manchester (MAN) – Edinburgh (EDI) – Bristol (BRS) – Birmingham (BHX) – Naples International (NAP) – Catania–Fontanarossa (CTA) – Palermo Airport (PMO) – Cagliari Elmas (CAG) – Lamezia Terme (SUF) – Brindisi – Salento (BDS) – Trapani–Birgi (TPS) – Ibiza Airport (IBZ) – Malta International Airport (MLA) – Valencia Airport (VLC) – Seville Airport (SVQ) – Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) – Lanzarote Airport (ACE) – Corfu International Airport (CFU) –
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) – Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) – Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) – Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) -Istanbul Airport (IST)
ITA Airways (AZ): Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways, operates multiple daily flights connecting TRN to major Italian cities.
Routes: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – Naples International (NAP) – Catania–Fontanarossa (CTA) – Palermo Airport (PMO) – Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI) -Lamezia Terme (SUF) – Brindisi – Salento (BDS) – Cagliari Elmas (CAG) – Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB) – Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) – Trapani–Birgi (TPS)
Air Dolomiti (EN): A regional airline and subsidiary of Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti connects TRN to key German hubs.
Key Destinations: Munich Airport (MUC) – Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

Major Train Stations:
Torino Porta Nuova: Location: Central Turin
Services:
Regional: To Asti – Alba – Cuneo – Ivrea – Pinerolo
High-Speed (Frecciarossa, Italo): To Milan – Bologna – Florence – Rome – Naples – Salerno – Some services to Venice and Reggio Calabria
Intercity / EuroCity / International: To: Genoa – La Spezia – Ventimiglia
International: To Paris (TGV INOUI): – Lyon – Chambéry – Barcelona (via transfer in Lyon)
Torino Porta Susa: Location: Northwest Turin, more modern high-speed hub
Services:
High-Speed: Major Frecciarossa and Italo stop
Regional and Intercity: Same as Porta Nuova, many trains stop at both
International: Paris (TGV) – Geneva – Lausanne (via TGV and SBB/CFF)
Novara: Location: Eastern Piedmont, near Lombardy border
Services:
Regional: Milan – Arona – Domodossola – Alessandria
High-Speed (Limited): Some Frecciarossa/Italo to Milan and Turin
Intercity: Toward Genoa, La Spezia

Bus Stations:
Torino – Autostazione Corso Vittorio Emanuele II / Autostazione Torino Lingotto: Location: Near Porta Nuova station (Corso Vittorio), and Lingotto station
Services:
Local/Regional Buses:
Local: Asti – Ivrea – Pinerolo – Susa Valley towns – Moncalieri – Settimo – Chivasso
National Lines: (FlixBus, MarinoBus, Itabus, Autostradale):
Destinations: Milan – Rome – Bologna – Florence – Venice – Naples – Genoa – Bari – Palermo
International Routes (FlixBus, Eurolines, BlaBlaBus):
Destinations: France: – Paris – Lyon – Marseille: Switzerland: – Geneva -Zurich: – Germany: Munich – Frankfurt – Berlin: Spain:* – Barcelona: Eastern Europe: Romania – Albania -Poland (seasonal)
Novara – Autostazione Viale Manzoni: Location: Near Novara FS train station
Services:
Regional: Vercelli – Borgomanero – Arona – Magenta – Galliate
National: Milan – Turin – Genoa (limited)
International: Germany, Romania (occasional via FlixBus or regional carriers)
Alessandria – Piazza Garibaldi Bus Terminal: Location: Adjacent to train station
Services:
Local/Regional: Acqui Terme – Novi Ligure – Tortona – Casale Monferrato
National:Milan: – Genoa – Bologna (Itabus, MarinoBus)
Occasional International: Romania, France (via transfers)

Ferry Ports:
While Piedmont does not have direct sea ferry ports, nearby options include:
Port of Genoa: Offers ferry services to Sardinia, Sicily, and Corsica.

It is advisable to check the latest schedules for these transportation methods as they could be subject to change.