What is the cheapest way to get from Stresa to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 9 - SFr 14 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stresa to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Stresa to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 14.

Is there a direct bus between Stresa and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Imbarcadero and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct ferry between Stresa and Locarno?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Isola Bella and arriving at Locarno. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Stresa and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Locarno FART via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Stresa to Locarno?

The distance between Stresa and Locarno is 57 km. The road distance is 54.6 km.

How do I travel from Stresa to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Stresa to Locarno without a car is to bus and line 26 bus and line 316 bus which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 19.

How long does it take to get from Stresa to Locarno?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Stresa to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stresa to Locarno bus from?

Stresa to Locarno bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Imbarcadero station.

Where do I catch the Stresa to Locarno train from?

Stresa to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Stresa station.

Train or bus from Stresa to Locarno?

The best way to get from Stresa to Locarno is to bus and line 26 bus and line 316 bus which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 75 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Stresa to Locarno bus arrive?

Stresa to Locarno bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.

Where does the Stresa to Locarno train arrive?

Stresa to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Domodossola station.

Can I drive from Stresa to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Locarno is 55 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Stresa to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2990+ hotels available in Locarno.

Stresa to Locarno - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 26 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Stresa to Locarno by bus, ferry, train (Trenitalia), or car

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Bus, line 26 bus, line 316 bus
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1. Take the bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 35 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Brissagobus 26
3. Take the bus from Brissago, Posta to Locarno, Debarcaderobus 316
3h 3m
CHF 9–18
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Isola Bella to Locarnoferry 130 / ...
3h 25m
CHF 9–14
Train
1. Take the train from Stresa to Domodossolatrain Re
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
3h 46m
CHF 14–71
Drive 54.6 km
1. Drive from Stresa to Locarnocar 54.6 km
1h 4m
CHF 10–14

Stresa to Locarno by bus

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Distance: 56.9 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Locarno, Debarcadero via Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Isola Bella to Locarno once daily. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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