Direct connections mean you can get to Stresa quickly and comfortably without changing trains. Here’s a selection of direct connections – you can find more by checking the timetable.

• From Basel SBB: journey time around 3 hours; direct connections in the online timetable.
• From Bern: journey time around 2 hours; direct connections in the online timetable.
• From Geneva: journey time around 3 hours; direct connections in the online timetable.
• From Lausanne: journey time around 2.5 hours; direct connections in the online timetable.
• Other direct connections.

Services on the train.

The SBB EuroCity offers the following services:

• SBB Restaurant
• Free WiFi and SBB Onboard

Buy tickets.

Get advice at the ticket counter or buy tickets online. If you buy tickets online, it’s best to do this on a laptop or PC and to take your time.

• Buy tickets online
• Find stations

You can find information on booking group travel to Stresa on the group travel help page.

Interrail is an inexpensive and flexible way to travel to Stresa. Tip: Discover the city as part of an Interrail trip through Italy or across several countries – you’ll often travel cheaper than with Point-to-Point Tickets.

The Borromean Islands.

The Borromean Islands are a short boat ride from Stresa. Isola Madre, the largest island, is noted for its English-style gardens, Isola dei Pescatori has a fishing village, and Napoleon is said to have spent a night on Isola Bella. You can visit all three islands on one trip.

Shopping at the weekly market.

Stresa's weekly market takes place on Friday (8 a.m.– 1 p.m.). Besides regional specialities, the traditional market stalls also sell clothes, jewellery and other wares. Take a moment to enjoy the hustle and bustle of locals doing their shopping.

Piedmontese specialities in Stresa.

Stresa belongs to the province of Piedmont, but its cuisine betrays influences from other parts of Italy too. You'll find everything to satisfy your culinary desires, from the finest fish dishes to traditional wood-fired pizza. Talk to some of the locals and ask them which is their favourite restaurant. Buon Appetito.