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Isola Madre

Italy flagLake Maggiore, Italy

Ferries from Isola Madre

Isola Madre (Lake Maggiore, Italy) has 12 ferry routes to 6 destinations, operated by Navigazione Laghi. You can sail from Isola Madre to Baveno, Carciano (Stresa), Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori, Verbania-Pallanza and Villa Taranto. Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.

View routes
12
Routes
6
Destinations
1
Operators

Routes & timetables

What ferry routes connect Isola Madre?

12 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.

12 routes

Timetable

Ferry departures from Isola Madre

58 scheduled sailings leaving Isola Madre, across every route. Times are local.

DepartsArrivesToDurationOperatorRuns
09:0009:15Villa Taranto15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
09:0009:05Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily
10:0010:10Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
10:0010:20Isola Bella20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
10:0010:15Isola dei Pescatori15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
10:4510:50Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily
10:4511:00Villa Taranto15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
11:0011:10Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
11:0011:25Isola Bella25mNavigazione LaghiDaily
11:0011:20Isola dei Pescatori20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
11:2511:40Villa Taranto15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
11:2511:30Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily
12:1012:30Isola dei Pescatori20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
12:1012:35Isola Bella25mNavigazione LaghiDaily
12:1012:20Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
12:1512:30Villa Taranto15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
12:1512:20Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily
12:4512:50Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily
13:0513:25Isola dei Pescatori20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
13:0513:15Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
13:0513:30Isola Bella25mNavigazione LaghiDaily
13:0513:35Carciano (Stresa)30mNavigazione LaghiDaily
13:5013:55Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily
13:5014:05Villa Taranto15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
13:5514:15Isola dei Pescatori20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
13:5514:05Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
13:5514:20Isola Bella25mNavigazione LaghiDaily
14:4014:55Villa Taranto15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
14:4014:50Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
14:4015:00Isola dei Pescatori20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
14:4014:45Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily
14:4015:05Isola Bella25mNavigazione LaghiDaily
14:5015:00Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
14:5015:10Isola dei Pescatori20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
14:5015:15Isola Bella25mNavigazione LaghiDaily
15:3515:40Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily
15:3515:50Villa Taranto15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
15:4516:05Isola Bella20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
15:4515:55Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
15:4516:00Isola dei Pescatori15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
16:0516:15Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
16:0516:25Isola dei Pescatori20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
16:0516:30Isola Bella25mNavigazione LaghiDaily
16:2016:25Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily
16:2016:35Villa Taranto15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
16:4016:55Isola dei Pescatori15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
16:4016:50Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
16:4017:00Isola Bella20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
17:1517:35Isola Bella20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
17:1517:30Isola dei Pescatori15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
17:1517:25Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
17:4017:50Baveno10mNavigazione LaghiDaily
17:4018:00Isola Bella20mNavigazione LaghiDaily
17:4017:55Isola dei Pescatori15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
17:4018:05Carciano (Stresa)25mNavigazione LaghiDaily
17:5518:10Villa Taranto15mNavigazione LaghiDaily
17:5518:00Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily
18:3018:35Verbania-Pallanza5mNavigazione LaghiDaily

Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.

Network

Where does Isola Madre connect?

Ports connected

Operators

Location

Where is Isola Madre?

Region
Lake Maggiore
Coordinates
45.908° N, 8.523° E
Shortest crossing
5m

Plan your trip

The day at Isola Madre

First 09:00

Last 18:30

Busiest 13:00–14:00

10 of 24 hours served

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Nothing sails outside 09:00–18:30, so a day trip has to fit inside that window; the last departure is the last one. 58 scheduled departures in total.

About

About Isola Madre

Navigazione Laghi provides all 12 ferry routes to the Italian island port of Isola Madre on Lake Maggiore. Connections are entirely domestic, linking six other ports around the lake's western shore. The shortest crossings are 5 minutes, with the longest journey taking up to 30 minutes.

Isola Madre Ferry Routes

From its location within the Borromean Islands archipelago, ferries connect Isola Madre with its two neighbouring islands, Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori. Services also link the island to mainland towns in the Piedmont region. These include Baveno, Carciano (Stresa), Verbania-Pallanza, and Villa Taranto.

The sole operator for these routes is Navigazione Laghi. The company's vessels provide a network of short-distance water transport between the islands and the mainland coast of Lake Maggiore. All services are focused within this specific part of the lake.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get a ferry to from Isola Madre?

From Isola Madre you can take a ferry to Baveno, Carciano (Stresa), Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori, Verbania-Pallanza and Villa Taranto. Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.

Which ferry companies operate from Isola Madre?

Ferries from Isola Madre are run by Navigazione Laghi. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.

How many ferry routes serve Isola Madre?

Isola Madre is served by 12 ferry routes connecting 6 ports. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.

Where is Isola Madre ferry port located?

Isola Madre is in Lake Maggiore, Italy (around 45.908, 8.523). See the map on this page for its exact location.

How do I get to Isola Madre ferry terminal?

Isola Madre serves short local crossings — arriving 10–15 minutes before departure is usually enough for foot passengers. Confirm the exact boarding point with your operator.

What are the most popular ferries from Isola Madre?

Popular crossings from Isola Madre include Baveno, Carciano (Stresa) and Isola Bella. Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.

Do ferries from Isola Madre carry cars?

Vehicle capacity varies by route and vessel, and short local crossings are often passenger-only. Check the individual route page and confirm with the operator before travelling with a car.

When should I book a ferry from Isola Madre?

For peak season and any sailing with a vehicle, book as early as possible. Off-peak foot-passenger fares are usually more flexible. Always confirm the latest timetable before travelling.

Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Aug 12, 2026.

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