What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stresa?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Stresa is to bus which costs €85 - €120 and takes 14h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Stresa?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Stresa is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs €75 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Stresa?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Zurich Bus Station and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Stresa?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Stresa via Basel SBB and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne to Stresa?

The distance between Cologne and Stresa is 673 km. The road distance is 797.4 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Stresa without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €170 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Stresa?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cologne to Stresa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stresa bus from?

Cologne to Stresa bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Stresa train from?

Cologne to Stresa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Stresa?

The best way to get from Cologne to Stresa is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Stresa bus arrive?

Cologne to Stresa bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Cologne to Stresa train arrive?

Cologne to Stresa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Stresa?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Stresa is 797 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Cologne to Stresa.

Where can I stay near Stresa?

There are 4018+ hotels available in Stresa.

Cologne to Stresa - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Stresa by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CGN - MXP
2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus
5h 31m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Stresatrain
6h 40m
€77–333
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
9h 50m
€179–608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
14h 10m
€88–113
Drive 797.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Stresacar 797.4 km
7h 52m
€126–182
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus
6h 8m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUS - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Stresatrain
6h 52m
€101–335
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus
5h 51m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CGN - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain
6h 48m
€88–296
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain
8h 39m
€165–470
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
10h 2m
€161–608
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Biascatrain
3. Take the train from Biasca to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
4. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
16h 58m
€144–261

Cologne to Stresa by train and bus

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9h 50mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.5 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Stresa, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Basel SBB, Domodossola, Stresa, and Stresa in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Zurich Bus Station, Milan, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 14h 10m.

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