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How to get fromLocarno to Isola d'Elbaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Locarno to Isola d'Elba by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Florence

    best
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piombino Marittimatrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry A2f
    9h 18m
    €104–180

  2. Train, ferry via La Spezia

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain train
    2. Take the train from Monza to La Spezia Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Campiglia Marittimatrain train Fb / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    12h 46m
    €59–109

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Sienabus bus 443 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Colonna San Marco to Port of Piombinobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry A2f
    11h 6m
    €104–147

  4. Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Elba Island (EBA)plane plane FLR - EBA
    6h 35m
    €289–729

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Campiglia Marittimatrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    10h 26m
    €99–190

  6. Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain train
    4. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Elba Island (EBA)plane plane PSA - EBA
    7h 56m
    €281–697

  7. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Elba Island (EBA)plane plane ZRH - EBA
    9h 17m
    €475–805

Locarno to Isola d'Elba by train and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Isola d'Elba, Tuscany, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Locarno to Isola d'Elba. However, you can take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to Firenze S.M.N., take the train to Piombino Marittima, walk to Port Of Piombino, then take the ferry to Cavo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Cavo via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Siena, Siena Autostazione, Colonna San Marco, Port of Piombino, and Port of Piombino in around 11h 6m.

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