The average bus between Locarno and Stresa takes 7h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Locarno to Stresa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Locarno and Stresa. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Stresa at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8 and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Locarno to Stresa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Stresa. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Stresa station via Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Locarno to Stresa bus services, operated by STN S.r.l.,, depart from Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 station.
Locarno to Stresa bus services, operated by STN S.r.l.,, arrive at Stresa - Imbarcadero station.
The distance between Locarno and Stresa is 24.5 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8 and Borgomanero - Autostazione in around 4h 1m.