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How to get fromBorromean Islands to Locarnoby bus, train, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Borromean Islands to Locarno by bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train via Mendrisio

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus bus Re4
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Mendrisiotrain train S50
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    2h 45m

  2. Drive  51.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Isola Superiore to Locarnocar car 51.7 km
    1h
    CHF 10–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stresa to Domodossolabus bus TN Bus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Domodossola, stazione to Locarno, Stazionebus bus Ev
    3h 25m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stresa to Domodossolabus bus TN Bus / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain train 72 / ...
    3h

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Isola Superiore to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Baveno to Domodossolatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain train 72 / ...
    4h 25m
    CHF 27–41

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  • Distance: 137.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Borromean Islands, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Stresa to Locarno, Stazione via Domodossola and Domodossola, stazione in around 3h 25m.

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