There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Borromean Islands by bus, ferry, train (Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 316 bus, line 26 bus
best- Take the bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Brissago, Postabus 316
- Take the bus from Brissago to Pallanza - Piazza Gramscibus 26
2h 13m€8–10Ferry
- Take the ferry from Locarno to Isola Madreferry 201
3h€9–13Train
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Stresatrain Re
3h 20m€14–74Drive 51.8 km
- Drive from Locarno to Isola Superiorecar 51.8 km
1h€10–14
Locarno to Borromean Islands by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Borromean Islands is to line 316 bus and line 26 bus which costs €7 - €11 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Borromean Islands is to drive which takes 1h and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Borromean Islands. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci via Brissago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Locarno and arriving at Isola Madre. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Borromean Islands. However, there are services departing from Locarno FART and arriving at Stresa via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Locarno and Borromean Islands is 41 km. The road distance is 51.8 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Borromean Islands without a car is to line 316 bus and line 26 bus which takes 2h 13m and costs €7 - €11.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Locarno to Borromean Islands, including transfers.
Locarno to Borromean Islands bus services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno, Debarcadero station.
Locarno to Borromean Islands train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Borromean Islands, Italy?
You can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci via Brissago in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Locarno to Isola Madre once daily. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Domodossola to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Domodossola to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- 2nd Class
- €16–22
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Brissago, Posta
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- Phone
- 800 503001
- [email protected]
- Website
- vcotrasporti.it
Bus from Brissago to Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- vcotrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Locarno to Isola Madre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Locarno to Borromean Islands is to line 316 bus and line 26 bus which takes 2h 13m and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €75 and takes 3h 20m.
Locarno to Borromean Islands bus services, operated by FART, arrive at Brissago, Posta station.
Locarno to Borromean Islands train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Borromean Islands is 52 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Locarno to Borromean Islands.
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