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How to get fromIspra to Locarnoby bus, train, ferry or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ispra to Locarno by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FNbus bus V120
    2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train Re80
    2h 26m
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Laveno-Mombello to Cadenazzotrain train S30
    2h 32m
    CHF 5–11
  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Angera to Locarnoferry ferry 200
    5h 7m
    CHF 10–14
  4. Drive 66.1 km

    1. Drive from Ispra to Locarnocar car 66.1 km
    1h 13m
    CHF 11–15

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ispra, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?

Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Angera to Locarno once daily. Tickets cost CHF 10–14 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Laveno-Mombello to Cadenazzo every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 20–40 and the journey takes 55 min. Trenord also services this route 5 times a day.

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