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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Varallo is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Varallo is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €14 - €21.

How far is it from Locarno to Varallo?

The distance between Locarno and Varallo is 246 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Varallo without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs €55 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Locarno to Varallo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Varallo bus from?

Locarno to Varallo bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, depart from Brissago station.

Where does the Locarno to Varallo bus arrive?

Locarno to Varallo bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, arrive at Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Varallo?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Varallo is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Locarno to Varallo.

Where can I stay near Varallo?

There are 906+ hotels available in Varallo.

Locarno to Varallo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and line 26 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Varallo?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Varallo. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Varallo - Stazione Ferroviaria via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria and Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Varallo by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Vercellitrain
3. Take the bus from Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi to Varallo Piazza Marconibus 50
6h 12m
€57–91
Drive 82.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to Varallocar 82.5 km
1h 35m
€15–21
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Locarno to Aronaferry 443 / ...
6h 54m
€21–27
Line 26 bus, bus, line 54 bus
1. Take the bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 26
2. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Arona - Stazione Ferroviariabus 12
3. Take the bus from Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria to Romagnano Sesia - Stazione Ferroviariabus 54
7h 15m
€16–35
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Laveno-Mombellotrain S30
2. Take the taxi from Laveno-Mombello to Varallotaxi
3h 22m
€144–189

Locarno to Varallo by train and bus

71Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Locarno to Arona twice a week. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Varallo - Stazione Ferroviaria via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria, Romagnano Sesia - Stazione Ferroviaria, and Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8 in around 7h 15m.

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