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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Garda is to train via Milan which costs €17 - €22 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Garda is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €60.

How far is it from Locarno to Garda?

The distance between Locarno and Garda is 252 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Garda without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Locarno to Garda, including transfers.

Train or bus from Locarno to Garda?

The best way to get from Locarno to Garda is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 8h 26m.

Can I drive from Locarno to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Garda is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Locarno to Garda.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 6566+ hotels available in Garda.

Locarno to Garda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Garda 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 Locarno to Milano CentraleRe80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del GardaFr
4h 56m
€59–157
Train via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano CentraleRe 80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del GardaRe 6
5h 29m
€17–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Verona423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Garda164 / ...
8h 26m
€29–60
Drive 223.4 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Garda223.4 km
2h 59m
€39–56

Locarno to Garda by train and bus

106Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Locarno to Garda.

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Distance: 252.5 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Garda via Milano Centrale, Peschiera Del Garda, and Peschiera - Bivio Stazione in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Garda via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Verona, and Verona Stazione FS - B3 in around 8h 26m.

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