The average bus between Stresa and Locarno takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stresa to Locarno. 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 4 times a day between Stresa and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 11:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stresa is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stresa to Locarno? 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 Stresa to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Stresa station and arriving at Locarno station via Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Stresa to Locarno bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Ponte Roddo station.
Stresa to Locarno bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Locarno, Debarcadero station.
The distance between Stresa and Locarno is 37.7 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Locarno, Debarcadero via Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci and Brissago, Posta in around 2h 56m.