There are 5 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresa by plane, bus, train, rideshare, 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, bus
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus
3h 2mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus N1524
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
8h 36m€48–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain Ir90 / ...
- Take the bus from Domodossola to Stresabus Re4 / ...
6h 7mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Stresa292 km
3h 49mDrive 292 km
- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresacar 292 km
3h 49m€51–73
Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresa is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport, WTC and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Geneva and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Stresa is 274 km. The road distance is 292 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresa without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresa, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresa is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresa.
There are 4151+ hotels available in Stresa.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Genève, Bel-Air, Geneva, Milan, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–260
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–180
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Domodossola to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Stresa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















