There are 5 ways to get from Stresa to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, train, 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 Stresa to Berntrain Ec
- Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
3h 28mCHF 76–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474
6h 15mCHF 35–57Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Stresa to Locarnoferry 130 / ...
- Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
7h 57mCHF 80–233Drive 252.8 km
- Drive from Stresa to Zurichcar 252.8 km
3h 23mCHF 42–60Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 30m
Stresa to Zurich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Stresa to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Imbarcadero and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Zürich HB via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Stresa and Zurich is 296 km. The road distance is 252.8 km.
The best way to get from Stresa to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Stresa to Zurich, including transfers.
Stresa to Zurich bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Imbarcadero station.
Stresa to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Stresa station.
The best way to get from Stresa to Zurich is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Stresa to Zürich HB via Bern in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Zurich Bus Station via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 and Milan in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Stresa to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bern to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–220
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Bern to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- safduemila.com
Bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–18
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Bus from Stresa to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Stresa to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Stresa to Zurich bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.
Stresa to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Zurich is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Stresa to Zurich.
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