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

The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Locarno is to ferry which costs SFr 8 - SFr 12 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Stresa to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 13.

Is there a direct bus between Stresa and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct ferry between Stresa and Locarno?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Stresa and arriving at Locarno. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Stresa and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Locarno FART via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Stresa to Locarno?

The distance between Stresa and Locarno is 85 km. The road distance is 54.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Stresa to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs SFr 12 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Stresa to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stresa to Locarno bus from?

Stresa to Locarno bus services, operated by STN S.r.l.,, depart from Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria station.

Where do I catch the Stresa to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Stresa to Locarno?

The best way to get from Stresa to Locarno is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs SFr 12 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 26 bus and line 316 bus, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 18 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Stresa to Locarno bus arrive?

Stresa to Locarno bus services, operated by STN S.r.l.,, arrive at Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.

Where does the Stresa to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stresa to Locarno?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

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Stresa to Locarno - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 26 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
2h 59m
CHF 12–65
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Stresa to Locarnoferry 200
3h
CHF 8–12
Bus, line 26 bus, line 316 bus
1. Take the bus from Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 12
2. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Brissagobus 26
3. Take the bus from Brissago, Posta to Locarno, Debarcaderobus 316
3h 2m
CHF 8–18
Drive 54.6 km
1. Drive from Stresa to Locarnocar 54.6 km
1h 4m
CHF 9–13

Stresa to Locarno by train

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2h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.5 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

FART operates a train from Domodossola to Locarno FART hourly. Tickets cost CHF 9–13 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Stresa to Locarno once daily. Tickets cost CHF 8–12 and the journey takes 3h.

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