There are 6 ways to get from Minusio to Arona by train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Minusio to Mendrisiotrain S / ...
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
2h 46m€8–45Bus
- Take the bus from Locarno, Stazione to Domodossola, stazionebus Ev
- Take the bus from Domodossola to Aronabus Re4 / ...
3h 32mDrive 72.5 km
- Drive from Minusio to Aronacar 72.5 km
1h 28m€15–22Train via Arona
- Take the train from Minusio to Mendrisiotrain S
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50
- Take the train from Gallarate to Aronatrain Re
3h 24m€11–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the bus from Domodossola to Aronabus Re4 / ...
3h 27mTrain, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Minusio to Mendrisiotrain S
- Take the bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcaderobus
- Take the ferry from Angera to Aronaferry 507
3h 28m€14–46
Minusio to Arona by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minusio to Arona is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Minusio to Arona is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Minusio to Arona. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Stazione and arriving at Arona via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Minusio to Arona. However, there are services departing from Minusio and arriving at Gallarate via Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Minusio and Arona is 116 km. The road distance is 72.5 km.
The best way to get from Minusio to Arona without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €7 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Minusio to Arona, including transfers.
Minusio to Arona bus services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno, Stazione station.
Minusio to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Minusio station.
The best way to get from Minusio to Arona is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €7 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Minusio, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
You can take a train from Minusio to Arona via Mendrisio, Gallarate, and Gallarate in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Stazione to Arona via Domodossola, stazione and Domodossola in around 3h 32m.
Train from Minusio to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Minusio to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Minusio to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Minusio to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Minusio to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Minusio to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Gallarate to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- FART
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Bus from Locarno, Stazione to Domodossola, stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Schedules at
- FART
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Domodossola to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Domodossola to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0332 731110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Ferry from Angera to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Minusio to Arona bus services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola, stazione station.
Minusio to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mendrisio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minusio to Arona is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Minusio to Arona.
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