There are 4 ways to get from Erba to Locarno by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Erba - Corso XXV Aprile to Comobus C149
- Take the train from Chiasso to Locarnotrain Re80
3h 5mCHF 23–34Train
cheapest- Take the train from Merone to Como S.Giovannitrain R18
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain Re80
3h 12mCHF 8–33Bus, line 311 bus
- Take the bus from Erba - Corso XXV Aprile to Como - Piazza del Popolobus
- Take the bus from Como to Bellinzonabus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Piazza Orico to Locarno, Debarcaderobus 311
3h 36mCHF 50–75Drive 74.6 km
- Drive from Erba to Locarnocar 74.6 km
1h 10mCHF 13–19
Erba to Locarno by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erba to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Erba to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 12 - SFr 19.
No, there is no direct bus from Erba to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Erba - Corso XXV Aprile and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Como - Piazza del Popolo, Como and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Erba to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Erba and arriving at Locarno via Merone and Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Erba and Locarno is 81 km. The road distance is 74.6 km.
The best way to get from Erba to Locarno without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Erba to Locarno, including transfers.
Erba to Locarno bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Erba - Corso XXV Aprile station.
Erba to Locarno train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Merone station.
The best way to get from Erba to Locarno is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 311 bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Erba, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Erba to Locarno via Merone and Como S. Giovanni in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erba - Corso XXV Aprile to Locarno, Debarcadero via Como - Piazza del Popolo, Como - S. Zenone, Como, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico in around 3h 36m.
Train from Chiasso to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Erba - Corso XXV Aprile to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Erba - Corso XXV Aprile to Como - Piazza del Popolo
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
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Booking & Getting There
Erba to Locarno bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Como - Piazza del Popolo station.
Erba to Locarno train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Como S.Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erba to Locarno is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Erba to Locarno.
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