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How to get fromLocarno (Station) to Stresaby train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 10 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Stresatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry 10 / ...
    4h 45m
    €18–27

  2. Drive  55 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Locarno (Station) to Stresacar car 55 km
    1h 4m
    €12–17

  3. Bus, ferry, line 21 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Locarno, Stazione to Domodossola, stazionebus bus Ev
    2. Take the bus from Domodossola to Stresabus bus R23 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 23 / ...
    5h 31m

  4. Train, bus, ferry, line 21 ferry

    1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Domodossola to Stresabus bus R23 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Stresa - Carciano to Isola Bellaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Stresaferry ferry 23 / ...
    5h 26m

Locarno (Station) to Stresa by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Locarno (Station) to Stresa. However, you can take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Stresa, walk to Stresa, then take the line 10 ferry to Stresa - Carciano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Stazione to Stresa via Domodossola, stazione, Domodossola, Stresa, Stresa - Carciano, and Isola Bella in around 5h 31m.

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