- Must visit
Palazzo Borromeo Museo
House museum on Isola Bella showing historic interiors, artworks and the Borromeo family collections inside the palace complex.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gallarate to Stresa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 32 km
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£5 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 6m Average total duration 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Gallarate to Stresa trains for today, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2416 | 9:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 9:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2408 | 10:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 10:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 10204 | 12:13 Gallarate station | 0h52 | 13:05 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2406 | 14:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 14:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 10228 | 14:13 Gallarate station | 1h00 | 15:13 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2428 | 15:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 15:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2430 | 16:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 16:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 10232 | 16:13 Gallarate station | 0h52 | 17:05 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2432 | 17:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 17:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2434 | 18:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 18:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 10236 | 18:13 Gallarate station | 0h52 | 19:05 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2436 | 19:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 19:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2438 | 20:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 20:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 10240 | 20:13 Gallarate station | 0h52 | 21:05 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2440 | 21:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 21:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2442 | 22:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 22:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Gallarate to Stresa run on average 16 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:39, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 33m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 4:39 |
Last train 22:03 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Stresa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stresa trip today.
House museum on Isola Bella showing historic interiors, artworks and the Borromeo family collections inside the palace complex.
Museum in Villa Pallavicino with collections on local nature and history, visited alongside the lakeside gardens and park.
Gallery and exhibition venue hosting temporary art shows in an elegant historic building near the waterfront, useful for a cultural stop in town.
Lakeside promenade lined with grand hotels, gardens and mountain views, ideal for a relaxed walk and classic views across Lake Maggiore.
Panoramic mountain area above Stresa with walking routes and wide lake views, popular for fresh air, outdoor activities and summer escapes.
Main square by the lake and ferry area, surrounded by historic buildings and lively public space, convenient for boats and town strolls.
Air-dried cured beef from nearby Ossola valleys, sliced thin and dressed with oil and lemon. A classic alpine antipasto of the wider Verbano-Cusio-Ossola area.
Small gnocchi made with chestnut flour, a mountain staple once vital in this area. Usually served with butter, sage or local cheese.
Freshwater perch fillets from Lake Maggiore, typically pan-fried and served with butter and sage. A signature lake dish around Stresa.
Elegant hotel restaurant with lake views, offering carefully prepared Italian dishes and a more formal atmosphere.
Refined lakefront dining in central Stresa, known for seafood, pasta and polished service in an elegant historic setting.
Traditional restaurant serving Piedmontese and lake dishes with a warm, classic atmosphere close to the waterfront.
Moderate for Lake Maggiore: lakefront hotels and dining cost more than inland towns, but cafés, pizzerias and local trains or ferries keep day-to-day costs manageable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gallarate to Stresa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stresa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gallarate to Stresa trains use the Gallarate to Stresa station pair. Use this guide to compare Gallarate and Stresa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gallarate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Amaryllis Bistrot and Restaurant, Ristorante Thailandese Knokkhan
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gallarate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gallarate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gallarate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gallarate: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gallarate: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria Gallarate, Jet Hotel.
Stresa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante LaStresa, Osteria Mercato
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Stresa. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stresa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stresa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stresa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stresa: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees, Hotel La Palma, Regina Palace Hotel.
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