There are 5 ways to get from Stresa to Mendrisio by bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus Re4
- Take the train from Gallarate to Mendrisiotrain S50
2h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Stresa to Gallaratetrain Re
- Take the train from Gallarate to Mendrisiotrain S50
3h 1mCHF 8–25Bus
- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Como P.le S. Gottardobus flibco
4h 2mCHF 19–38Drive 74.9 km
- Drive from Stresa to Mendrisiocar 74.9 km
1h 5mCHF 13–19Bus, train via Malpensa Aeroporto T2
- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Mendrisiotrain S50
2h 41mCHF 17–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Mendrisio is to drive which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Stresa to Mendrisio is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs SFr 12 - SFr 19.
No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Mendrisio. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Ponte Roddo and arriving at Mendrisio, Autosilo via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, Como - San Rocchetto and Chiasso, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Mendrisio. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Mendrisio via Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Stresa and Mendrisio is 86 km. The road distance is 74.9 km.
The best way to get from Stresa to Mendrisio without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Stresa to Mendrisio, including transfers.
Stresa to Mendrisio bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Ponte Roddo station.
Stresa to Mendrisio train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Stresa station.
The best way to get from Stresa to Mendrisio is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 25 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Mendrisio, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Mendrisio, Autosilo via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, Como P.le S. Gottardo, Como - San Rocchetto, and Chiasso, Stazione in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Mendrisio via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, and Gallarate in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Stresa to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
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Booking & Getting There
Stresa to Mendrisio bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.
Stresa to Mendrisio train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Gallarate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Mendrisio is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Stresa to Mendrisio.
There are 5602+ hotels available in Mendrisio.


