There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Stresa by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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
- Take the train from Domodossola to Stresatrain Re
5h 9m€89–132Bus
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
6h 27m€38–55Drive 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
7h 25m€76–110
Zurich to Stresa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Stresa is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Stresa is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Stresa via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Zurich and Stresa is 287 km. The road distance is 253 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Stresa without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Zurich to Stresa, including transfers.
Zurich to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Stresa is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Domodossola, Stresa, and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Milan and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 6h 27m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–350
Train from Zürich HB to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Zurich to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Zurich to Stresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Stresa is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Zurich to Stresa.
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