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

The cheapest way to get from Garda to Locarno is to train which costs SFr 16 - SFr 25 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Garda to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

How far is it from Garda to Locarno?

The distance between Garda and Locarno is 253 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Garda to Locarno without a car is to train via Peschiera Del Garda which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Garda to Locarno, including transfers.

Train or bus from Garda to Locarno?

The best way to get from Garda to Locarno is to train via Peschiera Del Garda which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 31m.

Can I drive from Garda to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Garda to Locarno is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Garda to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2427+ hotels available in Locarno.

Garda to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Garda to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Peschiera Del Garda
best
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe 80
5h 7m
CHF 23–91
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano CentraleRe 6 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe 80
5h 32m
CHF 16–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Station164 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzona076
8h 31m
CHF 25–58
Drive 224.4 km
1. Drive from Garda to Locarno224.4 km
3h 1m
CHF 36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Station164 / ...
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
6h 12m
CHF 53–110

Garda to Locarno by bus and train

70Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Garda to Locarno.

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Distance: 253.2 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Garda, Veneto, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Garda to Locarno via Peschiera del Garda, Peschiera Del Garda, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garda to Locarno, Debarcadero via Verona Porta Nuova Station, Verona, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 8h 31m.

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