There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Arona by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain S
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50
- Take the train from Gallarate to Aronatrain Re
3h 15m€11–46Line 26 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 26
- Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Arona - Stazione Ferroviariabus 12
3h 45m€12–28Drive 71.3 km
- Drive from Locarno to Aronacar 71.3 km
1h 26m€13–19Train via Domodossola
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain Re
3h 56m€16–23
Locarno to Arona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Arona is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Arona is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Arona. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria via Brissago and Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Arona. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Arona via Mendrisio and Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Locarno and Arona is 114 km. The road distance is 71.3 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Arona without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €10 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Locarno to Arona, including transfers.
Locarno to Arona bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, depart from Brissago station.
Locarno to Arona train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Arona is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €10 - €50. Alternatively, you can line 26 bus and bus, which costs €11 - €29 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Arona via Mendrisio and Gallarate in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria via Brissago and Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio in around 3h 45m.
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- 800 503001
- [email protected]
- Website
- VCO Trasporti
Bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- VCO Trasporti
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Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Arona bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, arrive at Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.
Locarno to Arona train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Arona is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Locarno to Arona.
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