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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Locarno is to train and bus which costs €13 - €21 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €15 - €23.

How far is it from Como to Locarno?

The distance between Como and Locarno is 149 km. The road distance is 99.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Locarno without a car is to bus and line 50 bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €26 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Como to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Locarno bus from?

Como to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.

Where does the Como to Locarno bus arrive?

Como to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Como to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Locarno is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Como to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1561+ hotels available in Locarno.

Como to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 50 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Como and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187 via Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano and Lenta Via Xxv Luglio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

There are 5 ways to get from Como to Locarno by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Como to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano to Lenta - Municipiobus 903
3. Take the bus from Lenta Via Xxv Luglio to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187bus 50
4h 28m
€26–37
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain
3. Take the bus from Stresa - Scuole Elementari - Via A. Fogazzaro to Borgosesia - Liceo Milanaccio - Viale Varallo Direz. Quaronabus 9
5h 16m
€13–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Ec
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Vercellitrain
3. Take the bus from Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187bus 50
4h 41m
€33–56
Drive 99.9 km
1. Drive from Como to Locarnocar 99.9 km
1h 21m
€16–23
Train, bus via Rho
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Rho Fiera Milanotrain S11
2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Vercellitrain
3. Take the bus from Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187bus 50
4h 56m
€15–21

Como to Locarno by bus

8Weekly Buses

4h 28mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 149.3 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Locarno, Italy?

You can take a bus from Como to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187 via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Milano - Autostazione Terminal Bus Di Lampugnano, and Lenta Via Xxv Luglio in around 4h 28m.

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