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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 Novara to Stresa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Novara to Stresa will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
To travel from Novara to Stresa you need to make at least one change.
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Regionale 11528 · Regionale TRENORD 2436
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Regionale 11530 · Regionale TRENORD 2438
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Trains from Novara to Stresa run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:39, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 44m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 4:39 |
Last train 21:42 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Novara to Stresa.
The table below shows live departures for Novara 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 Veloce 2025 · Regionale 10228 | 13:05 Novara station | 2h08 | 15:13 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11520 · Regionale TRENORD 2428 | 14:23 Novara station | 1h13 | 15:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11520 · Regionale TRENORD 2428 | 14:28 Vignale | 1h08 | 15:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11522 · Regionale TRENORD 2430 | 15:23 Novara station | 1h13 | 16:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11522 · Regionale TRENORD 2430 | 15:28 Vignale | 1h08 | 16:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2031 · Regionale TRENORD 2432 | 16:05 Novara station | 1h31 | 17:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11526 · Regionale TRENORD 2434 | 17:23 Novara station | 1h13 | 18:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11526 · Regionale TRENORD 2434 | 17:28 Vignale | 1h08 | 18:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11528 · Regionale TRENORD 2436 | 18:23 Novara station | 1h13 | 19:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11528 · Regionale TRENORD 2436 | 18:28 Vignale | 1h08 | 19:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11530 · Regionale TRENORD 2438 | 19:23 Novara station | 1h13 | 20:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11530 · Regionale TRENORD 2438 | 19:28 Vignale | 1h08 | 20:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2039 · Regionale TRENORD 2440 | 20:05 Novara station | 1h31 | 21:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11535 · S6 TRENORD 24675 · Regionale TRENORD 2442 | 20:24 Vignale | 2h12 | 22:36 Stresa station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2041 · Regionale TRENORD 2442 | 21:05 Novara station | 1h31 | 22:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
S6 TRENORD 24613 · Regionale 10212 | 5:18 Novara station | 2h18 | 7:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11412 · Regionale 10217 | 5:46 Novara station | 2h11 | 7:57 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11504 · Regionale TRENORD 2414 | 6:50 Novara station | 1h46 | 8:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11504 · Regionale TRENORD 2414 | 6:55 Vignale | 1h41 | 8:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2013 · Regionale TRENORD 2414 | 7:05 Novara station | 1h31 | 8:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11509 · S6 TRENORD 24623 · Regionale TRENORD 2416 | 7:24 Vignale | 2h12 | 9:36 Stresa station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2015 · Regionale TRENORD 2416 | 8:05 Novara station | 1h31 | 9:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale 11511 · S6 TRENORD 24627 · Regionale TRENORD 2408 | 8:24 Vignale | 2h12 | 10:36 Stresa station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2017 · Regionale TRENORD 2408 | 9:05 Novara station | 1h31 | 10:36 Stresa station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2021 · Regionale 10204 | 11:05 Novara station | 2h00 | 13:05 Stresa station | 1 change | |
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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 Novara to Stresa trains use the Novara to Stresa station pair. Use this guide to compare Novara and Stresa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Novara is 1 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Marechiaro, Osteria del Gallo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Novara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Novara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Novara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Novara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cavour, Hotel La Bussola, Hotel Croce di Malta.
Vignale is 4 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Vignale has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Vignale.
ATMs are available at Vignale.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vignale.
Novara Nord is 1 km from Novara city centre. Public transport options include:
Novara Nord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Novara Nord.
ATMs are available at Novara Nord.
Available at Novara Nord: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Novara Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Novara Nord.
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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