There are 3 ways to get from Switzerland to Stresa by train (Trenitalia), train, ferry, or car
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 Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain Ic
- Take the train from Domodossola to Stresatrain Re
5h 3m€95–342Drive 253 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Stresacar 253 km
3h 22m€45–64Train, ferry
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
- Take the ferry from Locarno to Stresaferry 201 / ...
9h 5m€71–107
Switzerland to Stresa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Stresa is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Stresa via Zürich HB and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Switzerland and Stresa is 288 km. The road distance is 253 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €90 - €350.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Switzerland to Stresa, including transfers.
Switzerland to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Stresa is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Switzerland to Stresa.
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What companies run services between Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Stresa via Zürich HB and Domodossola in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90–280
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Domodossola to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Domodossola to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- 2nd Class
- €16–22
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Locarno to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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