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

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Stresa by train, ferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, line 10 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry 10 / ...
    5h 25m
    €91–140

  2. Drive  253 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zurich to Stresacar car 253 km
    3h 22m
    €53–76

  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

  4. Train, bus, ferry, line 21 ferry

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain train
    2. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Domodossola to Stresabus bus R23 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 23 / ...
    9h 24m

Zurich to Stresa by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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, then take the line 10 ferry to Stresa - Carciano. Alternatively, you can drive from Zurich to Stresa in around 3h 22m.

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