Rome2Rio

How to get fromGeneva to Stresaby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Stresa

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Stresa by train, ferry, 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.

  1. Train, ferry, line 7,11 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain train Ec
    2. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 7 / ...
    6h 24m
    €97–149

  2. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane GVA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Stresatrain train
    3h 46m
    €47–257

  3. Bus, ferry, line 7,11 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus bus Re4
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 7 / ...
    9h 55m

  4. Drive  287.2 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Stresacar car 287.2 km
    3h 47m
    €61–87

  5. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane GVA - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus bus
    4h 32m

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Geneva to Stresa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Geneva to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Stresa, walk to Stresa - Carciano, take the ferry to Isola Bella, then take the ferry to Stresa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Stresa via Milan, Malpensa Airport - Milan, Gallarate Station, Gallarate, Stresa, Stresa - Carciano, and Isola Bella in around 9h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides