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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Stresa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Stresa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $638.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$151 Average price | $638 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Stresa:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Stresa costing on average $151 (€123).
A bus is $543 (€444) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Stresa costing on average $638 (€522).
Other travel options to Stresa take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
Tickets start at around $151 (€123) compared to roughly $185 (€151) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 5h 6m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Geneva to Stresa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Stresa is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 AM4h55Geneva12:40 PMStresa$1261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:45 AM4h55Geneva12:40 PMStresa$1261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:00 PM4h10Geneva8:10 PMStresa$2741One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:55 PM14h30Geneva8:25 AMStresa$1751One-way0 transfers
- 7:15 PM23h45Geneva7:00 PMStresa$3271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Stresa:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Stresa costing on average $151 (€123).
A bus is $543 (€444) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Stresa costing on average $638 (€522).
Other travel options to Stresa take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Stresa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Caslano station.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Gulf Air, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Stresa by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stresa by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Trenitalia to go to Stresa by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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