There are 3 ways to get from Vevey to Lake Maggiore by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Montreux to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the bus from Domodossola to Pallanzabus 5
5h 6m€58–96Drive 229.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Vevey to Stresacar 229.5 km
2h 56m€48–69Train
- Take the train from Vevey to Brigtrain Ir95 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
5h 30m€58–89
Vevey to Lake Maggiore by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vevey to Lake Maggiore is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Vevey to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Vevey to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Vevey and arriving at Locarno FART via Brig and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Vevey and Lake Maggiore is 214 km. The road distance is 229.5 km.
The best way to get from Vevey to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Vevey to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Vevey to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Vevey station.
Vevey to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vevey to Lake Maggiore is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Vevey to Lake Maggiore.
Book your Vevey to Lake Maggiore train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Vevey, Switzerland and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
You can take a train from Vevey to Locarno FART via Brig and Domodossola in around 5h 30m.
Train from Montreux to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Vevey to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Train from Domodossola to Locarno FART
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- FART
- Phone
- 800 503001
- [email protected]
- Website
- vcotrasporti.it
Bus from Domodossola to Pallanza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- vcotrasporti.it
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italian Lakes: Getting around by train
Read the travel guide
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 5529+ hotels available in Lake Maggiore.











