There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Stresa by train, bus, 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 Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain Ic
6h 12m€91–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N474
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddobus 35
7h 30m€39–57Drive 253 km
- 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 via Locarno
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
8h 33m€75–118
Switzerland to Stresa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Stresa is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
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 6h 12m.
The distance between Switzerland and Stresa is 289 km. The road distance is 253 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €90 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Switzerland to Stresa, including transfers.
Switzerland to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Stresa is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Domodossola twice a week. Tickets cost €85–120 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Milan, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 7h 30m.
- 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
- €85–120
- 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
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Ponte Roddo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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.
There are 3690+ hotels available in Stresa.