The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Stresa
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
6 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Stresa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Stresa will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $63.
Of the 2 trains that leave Geneva for Stresa every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 188 km distance in an average of 6 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train 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 train with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 188 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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$89 Average Price Cheapest | $211 Average Price | $103 Average Price |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Geneva to Stresa train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:01 am Geneva | 10h06 | 1:07 pm Stresa | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:27 pm Geneva | 3h21 | 7:48 pm Stresa | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Stresa
Distance 188 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 18:39 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Geneva to Stresa trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Geneva and Stresa from $43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Geneva to Stresa train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Geneva, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Stresa, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Geneva and Stresa
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant.
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante LaStresa
- Osteria Mercato
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees
- Hotel La Palma
- Regina Palace Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1 and 2 for train services
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Ferry: Connections to Lake Maggiore islands


