There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) by ferry, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Locarno to Isola Bellaferry 201
3h 25m€9–14Train
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Stresatrain Re
3h 47m€14–74Line 316 bus, line 26 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Brissago, Postabus 316
- Take the bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 26
- Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Stresa - Stazione Ferroviariabus 12
3h 48m€10–19Drive 53.3 km
- Drive from Locarno to Isola Bella (Station)car 53.3 km
1h 2m€10–14
Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Isola Bella (Station). However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria via Brissago and Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Locarno and arriving at Isola Bella. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Isola Bella (Station). However, there are services departing from Locarno FART and arriving at Stresa via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Locarno and Isola Bella (Station) is 56 km. The road distance is 53.3 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 25m and costs €9 - €14.
The ferry from Locarno to Isola Bella takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) bus services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno, Debarcadero station.
Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Isola Bella (Station), Italy?
Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Locarno to Isola Bella once daily. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno FART to Isola Bella (Station) via Domodossola and Stresa in around 3h 47m.
- 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 Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- vcotrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 0321 472647
- [email protected]
- Website
- stnnet.it
Bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- stnnet.it
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- safduemila.com
Bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Locarno to Isola Bella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €14 - €75. Alternatively, you can line 316 bus and line 26 bus and bus, which costs €9 - €20 and takes 3h 48m.
Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) bus services, operated by FART, arrive at Brissago, Posta station.
Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Isola Bella (Station) is 53 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Locarno to Isola Bella (Station).
There are 4172+ hotels available in Isola Bella (Station).