There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Stresa by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
4h 14m€93–329Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus N1524
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
7h 5m€42–60Drive 287.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Stresacar 287.2 km
3h 45m€51–73Fly, bus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus
3h 2m
Geneva to Stresa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Stresa is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Stresa via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Geneva and Stresa is 281 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €90 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Geneva to Stresa, including transfers.
Geneva to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Stresa is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Domodossola 4 times a day. Tickets cost €85–270 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Milan and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–270
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–270
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Bus from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Geneva to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Stresa is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Geneva to Stresa.
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