There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Isola Bella (Island) 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 53.3 km
- Drive from Locarno to Isola Bellacar 53.3 km
1h 2m€10–14
Locarno to Isola Bella (Island) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Isola Bella (Island) 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 Isola Bella (Island) is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Isola Bella (Island). 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 Isola Bella (Island). 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 Isola Bella (Island) is 41 km. The road distance is 53.3 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Isola Bella (Island) 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 Isola Bella (Island), including transfers.
Locarno to Isola Bella (Island) bus services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno, Debarcadero station.
Locarno to Isola Bella (Island) train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Isola Bella (Island), Piemonte, 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 Isola Bella (Island) 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 Isola Bella (Island) bus services, operated by FART, arrive at Brissago, Posta station.
Locarno to Isola Bella (Island) train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Isola Bella (Island) is 53 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Locarno to Isola Bella (Island).
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