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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Stresa is to ferry which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Stresa is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €9 - €14.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Stresa?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Brissago and Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct ferry between Locarno and Stresa?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Locarno and arriving at Stresa. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Stresa?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Locarno FART and arriving at Stresa via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Locarno to Stresa?

The distance between Locarno and Stresa is 56 km. The road distance is 54.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Stresa without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 25m and costs €9 - €13.

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

The ferry from Locarno to Stresa takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Stresa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Locarno to Stresa train from?

Locarno to Stresa train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Stresa?

The best way to get from Locarno to Stresa is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €13 - €75. Alternatively, you can line 316 bus and line 26 bus and bus, which costs €8 - €20 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Locarno to Stresa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Locarno to Stresa train arrive?

Locarno to Stresa train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Stresa?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Stresa is 55 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Locarno to Stresa.

How do I get a train ticket from Locarno to Stresa?

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Where can I stay near Stresa?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Stresa by ferry, train, bus, 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 Stresaferry 443 / ...
2h 25m
€9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2h 56m
€13–74
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 Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35 / ...
3h 34m
€9–19
Drive 54.8 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Stresacar 54.8 km
1h 4m
€10–14

Locarno to Stresa by train

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Distance: 55.7 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Locarno to Stresa 4 times a week. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, FART operates a train from Locarno FART to Domodossola hourly. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 49m.

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