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Palazzo Borromeo Museo
House museum on Isola Bella showing historic interiors, artworks and the Borromeo family collections inside the palace complex.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gallarate to Stresa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gallarate to Stresa will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 07 Nov, we found 19 trains from Gallarate to Stresa, including 19 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Gallarate to Stresa run on average 12 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 12 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 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 4:39 |
Last train 22:03 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Gallarate to Stresa.
The table below shows live departures for Gallarate to Stresa trains for today, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale TRENORD 10226 · Autobus TRENORD 2426A | 13:13 Gallarate station | 1h47 | 15:00 Stresa station | 1 change | |
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 | |
| Saturday 7 November | |||||
Regionale 10212 | 6:42 Gallarate station | 0h54 | 7:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2414 | 8:03 Gallarate station | 0h33 | 8:36 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 10216 | 8:13 Gallarate station | 0h52 | 9:05 Stresa station | 0 changesdirect | |
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 | |
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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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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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