There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Arona by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, 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 14m€11–100Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Locarno to Aronaferry 203 / ...
4h 5m€10–15Line 26 bus, line 12 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 - Piazza De Filippibus 12
4h€12–16Drive 71.3 km
- Drive from Locarno to Aronacar 71.3 km
1h 26m€13–18
Locarno to Arona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Arona is to ferry which costs €10 - €15 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Arona is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Arona. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Arona - Piazza De Filippi via Brissago and Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Locarno and arriving at Arona. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
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 14m.
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 14m and costs €10 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Arona - Piazza De Filippi via Brissago and Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio in around 4h.
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Gallarate to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 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
- Phone
- +39 0321 472647
- [email protected]
- Website
- stnnet.it
Bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Arona - Piazza De Filippi
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- stnnet.it
Ferry from Locarno to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Locarno to Arona is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €10 - €100. Alternatively, you can line 26 bus and line 12 bus, which costs €11 - €17 and takes 4h.
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mendrisio 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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