There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Colico by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain Re80
- Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
3h 36m€11–15Train, bus
- Take the train from Locarno to Luganotrain S
- Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Dongo, piazza Paracchinibus 631
- Take the bus from Dongo - Piazza Paracchini to Colicobus
4h 4m€13–30Drive 91 km
- Drive from Locarno to Colicocar 91 km
1h 45m€17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Menaggio Piazza Romabus C112
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colicobus C110
4h 33m€15–34
Locarno to Colico by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Colico is to train which costs €11 - €16 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Colico is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Colico. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Colico via Menaggio Piazza Roma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Colico. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Colico via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Locarno and Colico is 175 km. The road distance is 91 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Colico without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €11 - €16.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Locarno to Colico, including transfers.
Locarno to Colico bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Lugano station.
Locarno to Colico train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Colico is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €11 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Colico, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Colico via Monza in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Colico via Lugano, Lugano, and Menaggio Piazza Roma in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Dongo, piazza Paracchini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Colico bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Menaggio Piazza Roma station.
Locarno to Colico train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Colico is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Locarno to Colico.
There are 4162+ hotels available in Colico.