There are 7 ways to get from Stresa to Winterthur 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
best- Take the train from Stresa to Berntrain Ec
- Take the train from Bern to Winterthurtrain Ic81 / ...
5h 5mCHF 86–167Bus
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 50mCHF 39–68Drive 275.5 km
- Drive from Stresa to Winterthurcar 275.5 km
3h 43mCHF 46–67Bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 30mTrain via Olten
- Take the train from Stresa to Oltentrain Ec
- Take the train from Olten to Winterthurtrain Ic5 / ...
5h 36mCHF 80–147Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Castionetrain S50
- Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HBtrain
8h 24mCHF 74–122Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Stresa to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
6h 2mCHF 164–436
Stresa to Winterthur by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Stresa to Winterthur is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Winterthur 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 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Winterthur via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Stresa and Winterthur is 322 km. The road distance is 275.5 km.
The best way to get from Stresa to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Stresa to Winterthur, including transfers.
Stresa to Winterthur bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Ponte Roddo station.
Stresa to Winterthur train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Stresa station.
The best way to get from Stresa to Winterthur is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Winterthur, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Winterthur via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, and Bern in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Winterthur via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2, Milan, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
Train from Stresa to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
Train from Stresa to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 55–80
Train from Bern to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Olten to Winterthur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Castione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- 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/
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- 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 Winterthur bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.
Stresa to Winterthur train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Winterthur is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Stresa to Winterthur.
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