What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Stresa?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Stresa is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Stresa?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Stresa?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Stresa?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Locarno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Zurich to Stresa?

The distance between Zurich and Stresa is 295 km. The road distance is 253 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Stresa without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Stresa without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Stresa?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Zurich to Stresa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Stresa bus from?

Zurich to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Stresa train from?

Zurich to Stresa train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Stresa?

The best way to get from Zurich to Stresa is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Zurich to Stresa bus arrive?

Zurich to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Zurich to Stresa train arrive?

Zurich to Stresa train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Locarno station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Stresa?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Stresa is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Zurich to Stresa.

Where can I stay near Stresa?

There are 3991+ hotels available in Stresa.

Zurich to Stresa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Stresa by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Domodossola to Stresabus TN Bus / ...
4h 30m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N474
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
6h 20m
€36–55
Drive 253 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Stresacar 253 km
3h 22m
€45–65
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Stresabus
4h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
7h 23m
€71–109

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

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Distance: 294.6 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Milan and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Zürich HB to Locarno every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 3h 22m.

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