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How to get fromLocarno to Ispraby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Ispra by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain train Re80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Ispra, Mazzini 59,bancabus bus V120
    2h 51m
    €9–37

  2. Line 316 bus, line 26 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Brissago, Postabus bus 316
    2. Take the bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus bus 26
    3. Take the ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Lavenoferry ferry
    4h 5m
    €14–20

  3. Drive  66.6 km

    1. Drive from Locarno to Ispracar car 66.6 km
    1h 13m
    €12–18

Locarno to Ispra by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Ispra, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Locarno to Ispra. However, you can take the train to Mendrisio, take the train to Varese, walk to Varese, V. Veneto 9, then take the bus to Ispra, Mazzini 59,banca. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Ispra via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, Pallanza-Intra-Suna, Laveno, and Laveno Mombello Lago in around 4h 5m.

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