We have one day after our Village Italy Tour in late June and early July. We are trying to figure out what would be the easiest connection to Malpensa Airport for a 9:45 AM flight. Would we be better off staying one night in Stresa and leaving from there (after a final tour day in Lake Orta) or stay in Milan and leave from there? Has anybody done either or both of these? From what I have read it takes about the same amount of time. But how hard is it to get from Orta to Stresa also? Books say 2-1/2 hours. Thanks in advance!
Posted by
dallas, tx, usa
1358 posts
I took the bus from the RR station in Milan to Malpensa and it took longer (over 30 minutes) than they tell you it will.
Be safe and don't think you can make your flight by staying in Stresa because it might take longer than you think.
Be sure to verify your flight reservations the day before; I waited until I got to the airport the morning of our flight and had a problem.
Unless you want to pay the taxi fare.
Posted by
Daytona Beach, FL
223 posts
We stayed in Stresa in 2005 and took one of the frequently scheduled airport shuttle buses to Malpensa for a 10:00 AM flight. We were happy with our decision and would do it again.
Posted by
OP
San Mateo, CA, USA
257 posts
Thanks Carole. I think we will just stay in Stresa our final day and relax instead of doing Milan and running all over trying to see the city. And Milan is proving VERY expensive also.
Dan