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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, line 7,11 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 7 / ...
    6h 10m
    €98–149

  2. Drive  253 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zurich to Stresacar car 253 km
    3h 22m
    €53–77

  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: 290.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Zurich to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Stresa, walk to Stresa - Carciano, take the ferry to Isola Bella, then take the ferry to Stresa. Alternatively, you can drive from Zurich to Stresa in around 3h 22m.

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