There are 4 ways to get from Switzerland to Stresa by train, ferry, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 10 ferry
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry 10 / ...
6h 28m€99–164Drive 253 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Stresacar 253 km
3h 22m€46–66Fly, bus
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus
4h 8mTrain, bus, ferry, line 21 ferry
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the bus from Domodossola to Stresabus R23 / ...
- Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry
- Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry 23 / ...
10h 31m
Switzerland to Stresa by train, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Stresa is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
The distance between Switzerland and Stresa is 291 km. The road distance is 253 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Stresa without a car is to train and line 10 ferry which takes 6h 28m and costs €95 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Switzerland to Stresa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Stresa is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Switzerland to Stresa.
There are 3598+ hotels available in Stresa.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Switzerland to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Stresa, walk to Stresa, then take the line 10 ferry to Stresa - Carciano. Alternatively, you can drive from Zurich to Stresa in around 3h 22m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–350
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
Train from Zürich HB to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- FART
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Domodossola to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
Ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carciano
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Isola Bella to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
- Phone
- +39 348 513 8441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Isole Lago Maggiore
Ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bella
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Isole Lago Maggiore
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