What is the cheapest way to get from Locarno to Lesa?

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Lesa is to ferry which costs €9 - €14 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Locarno to Lesa?

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Lesa is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Lesa?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Lesa. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Lesa via Brissago and Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct ferry between Locarno and Lesa?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Locarno and arriving at Belgirate. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Lesa?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Lesa. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Lesa via Mendrisio and Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Locarno to Lesa?

The distance between Locarno and Lesa is 58 km. The road distance is 62.6 km.

How do I travel from Locarno to Lesa without a car?

The best way to get from Locarno to Lesa without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 20m and costs €9 - €14.

How long does it take to get from Locarno to Lesa?

The ferry from Locarno to Belgirate takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Lesa bus from?

Locarno to Lesa bus services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno, Debarcadero station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Lesa train from?

Locarno to Lesa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Lesa?

The best way to get from Locarno to Lesa is to line 316 bus and line 26 bus and bus which takes 3h 29m and costs €10 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €110 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Locarno to Lesa bus arrive?

Locarno to Lesa bus services, operated by FART, arrive at Brissago, Posta station.

Where does the Locarno to Lesa train arrive?

Locarno to Lesa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mendrisio station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Lesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Lesa is 63 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Locarno to Lesa.

Where can I stay near Lesa?

There are 1900+ hotels available in Lesa.

Locarno to Lesa - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 316 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Lesa by ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Locarno to Belgirateferry 203
3h 20m
€9–14
Line 316 bus, line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Brissago, Postabus 316
2. Take the bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 26
3. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Lesabus 12
3h 29m
€11–22
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain S
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Lesatrain Re
3h 47m
€11–105
Drive 62.6 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Lesacar 62.6 km
1h 13m
€11–16

Locarno to Lesa by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

3h 20mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.4 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Locarno to Belgirate twice a week. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Lesa via Brissago and Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio in around 3h 29m.

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