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 26m.

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 3h 2m and costs €35 - €55.

How far is it from Locarno to Garda?

The distance between Locarno and Garda is 252 km. The road distance is 224.8 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 58m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 58m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 37m.

Can I drive from Locarno to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Garda is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Locarno to Garda.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 7126+ 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 Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
4h 58m
€59–159
Train via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re 80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Re 6
5h 26m
€17–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Veronabus
3. Take the bus from Verona Stazione FS - B3 to Gardabus 164 / ...
8h 37m
€39–69
Drive 224.8 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Gardacar 224.8 km
3h 2m
€39–56

Locarno to Garda by train and bus

102Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Locarno to Garda.

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Distance: 252.5 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Garda via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, Milan, Verona, and Verona Stazione FS - B3 in around 8h 37m.

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