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How to get fromSwitzerland to Stresaby train, ferry, car, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Switzerland to Stresa by train, ferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, line 10 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry 10 / ...
    6h 28m
    €89–144

  2. Drive  253 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zurich to Stresacar car 253 km
    3h 22m
    €54–77

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus bus
    4h 8m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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.

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