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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Basilicata is to bus which costs €70 - €73 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Basilicata is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs €60 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Basilicata?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Basilicata station. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Potenza station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Basilicata?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Basilicata. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Potenza Centrale via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Locarno to Basilicata?

The distance between Locarno and Basilicata is 1046 km. The road distance is 969.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Basilicata without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs €180 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Locarno to Basilicata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Basilicata bus from?

Locarno to Basilicata bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Basilicata train from?

Locarno to Basilicata train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Basilicata?

The best way to get from Locarno to Basilicata is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs €180 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €73 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Locarno to Basilicata bus arrive?

Locarno to Basilicata bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Potenza station.

Where does the Locarno to Basilicata train arrive?

Locarno to Basilicata train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Basilicata?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Basilicata is 969 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Locarno to Basilicata.

Where can I stay near Basilicata?

There are 59+ hotels available in Basilicata.

Locarno to Basilicata - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Locarno to Basilicata by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or plane

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 Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Potenza Centraletrain Fr
9h 42m
€180–384
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MXP - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 19m
€44–250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain Re80
2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Potenzabus
14h 46m
€65–156
Drive 969.2 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Potenzacar 969.2 km
9h 35m
€168–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Potenza stationbus
14h 50m
€71–73
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LIN - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 22m
€68–149
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR)plane MXP - QSR
4. Take the bus from Salerno Airport to Potenza, Terminal Busbus
6h 58m
€65–373
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BGY - BRI
4. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 41m
€83–305
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MXP - NAP
4. Take the bus from Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto to Lavellobus
8h 23m
€50–270
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Foggia Gino Lisa Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG)plane LIN - FOG
8h 31m
€86–261

Locarno to Basilicata by train

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9h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,046.3 km
Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Basilicata, Italy?

You can take a train from Locarno to Potenza Centrale via Milano Centrale in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Bellinzona to Potenza station once a week. Tickets cost €63 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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