There are 4 ways to get from Zürich Hbf to Stresa by train, ferry, car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain Ic
4h 15m€92–272Drive 252.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Zürich Hbf to Stresacar 252.9 km
3h 21m€44–64Train, ferry
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
- Take the ferry from Locarno to Stresaferry 201 / ...
7h 57m€71–104Fly, bus
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus
4h 2m
Zürich Hbf to Stresa by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Stresa is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Zürich Hbf to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Stresa via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Zürich Hbf and Stresa is 287 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
The best way to get from Zürich Hbf to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €90 - €280.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Zürich Hbf to Stresa, including transfers.
Zürich Hbf to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich Hbf to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich Hbf to Stresa is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Zürich Hbf to Stresa.
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What companies run services between Zürich Hbf, Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Domodossola twice a week. Tickets cost €85–270 and the journey takes 2h 29m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–330
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
Train from Zürich HB to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–270
- 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
- €60–90
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
Ferry from Locarno to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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