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

The cheapest way to get from Garda to Locarno is to train via Locarno which costs SFr 16 - SFr 21 and takes 5h 24m.

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 7m 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 which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 21m.

Can I drive from Garda to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Garda to Locarno is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Garda to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2990+ hotels available in Locarno.

Garda to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 162 bus

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
best
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 4m
CHF 53–183
Train via Locarno
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Re6
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 24m
CHF 16–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Verona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
8h 21m
CHF 26–47
Drive 224.4 km
1. Drive from Garda to Locarnocar 224.4 km
3h 7m
CHF 36–52
Line 162 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus 162 / ...
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 37m
CHF 27–49

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Garda to Locarno.

Launch map view

Distance: 252.9 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Garda to Locarno via Peschiera - Bivio Stazione, Peschiera Del Garda, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garda to Locarno, Debarcadero via Verona Porta Nuova Station, Verona, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 8h 21m.

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