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How to get fromVarallo to Locarnoby bus, train, ferry, car or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Varallo Piazza Marconi to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldibus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Vercelli to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    5h 49m
    CHF 20–24
  2. Drive 82.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Varallo to Locarnocar car 82.5 km
    1h 35m
    CHF 14–20
  3. Line 50 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Varallo Piazza Marconi to Lenta Via Xxv Lugliobus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Lenta - Municipio to Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnanobus bus 903
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus bus 076
    7h 4m
    CHF 35–68
  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Arona to Locarnoferry ferry 200
    7h 40m
    CHF 18–24
  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Varallo to Laveno-Mombellotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Laveno-Mombello to Cadenazzotrain train S30
    2h 38m
    CHF 147–178

Varallo to Locarno by bus and train

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Varallo Piazza Marconi to Locarno, Debarcadero via Lenta - Municipio, Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Arona to Locarno once daily. Tickets cost CHF 13–18 and the journey takes 4h.

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