There are 6 ways to get from Stresa to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bern
best- Take the train from Stresa to Berntrain Ec
- Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
4h 34mCHF 77–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474
6h 25mCHF 35–54Drive 251.1 km
- Drive from Stresa to Zurichcar 251.1 km
3h 25mCHF 42–61Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 30mTrain
- Take the train from Stresa to Brigtrain Ec
- Take the train from Brig to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
5h 21mCHF 89–168Train #2
- Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
7h 36mCHF 68–104
Stresa to Switzerland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Stresa to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Ponte Roddo and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Bern and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Stresa and Switzerland is 298 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.
The best way to get from Stresa to Switzerland without a car is to train via Bern which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Stresa to Switzerland, including transfers.
Stresa to Switzerland bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Ponte Roddo station.
Stresa to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Stresa station.
The best way to get from Stresa to Switzerland is to train via Bern which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Zürich Stadelhofen via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, Bern, and Zürich HB in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Zürich Stadelhofen via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2, Milan, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Stresa to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
Train from Stresa to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 22–30
Train from Bern to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Brig to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bern to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–18
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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 Switzerland bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.
Stresa to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Switzerland is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Stresa to Switzerland.
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