There are 5 ways to get from Zurich 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, bus
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain Ic
- Take the bus from Domodossola to Stresabus TN Bus / ...
4h 56mBus
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€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
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
7h 25m€76–111
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Stresa is to bus which costs €35 - €60 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 Locarno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Zurich and Stresa is 294 km. The road distance is 253 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Stresa without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Stresa is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Stresa, Italy?
You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Stresa - Ponte Roddo via Milan and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Zürich HB to Locarno every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- 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
- €90–150
- 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
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Domodossola to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Gallarate to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
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
- €24–40
- 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/
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Zurich to Stresa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Zurich to Stresa train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Locarno 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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