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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Giornico is to drive which costs SFr 7 - SFr 11 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Giornico is to drive which takes 41 min and costs SFr 7 - SFr 11.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Giornico?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Giornico. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Giornico, Paese via Bellinzona, Stazione and Osogna, Toboga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Locarno to Giornico?

The distance between Locarno and Giornico is 50 km. The road distance is 48.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Giornico without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Locarno to Giornico, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Giornico bus from?

Locarno to Giornico bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Locarno, Debarcadero station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Giornico?

The best way to get from Locarno to Giornico is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 221 bus and line 120 bus, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 14 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Locarno to Giornico bus arrive?

Locarno to Giornico bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Bellinzona, Stazione station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Giornico?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Giornico is 48 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Locarno to Giornico.

Where can I stay near Giornico?

There are 658+ hotels available in Giornico.

Locarno to Giornico - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 221 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Giornico by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Bodio TItrain Ir46 / ...
1h 19m
CHF 23–40
Drive 48.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to Giornicocar 48.4 km
41 min
CHF 8–11
Bus, line 221 bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 311
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Osogna, Tobogabus 221
3. Take the bus from Osogna, Toboga to Giornico, Paesebus 120
2h 31m
CHF 9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Locarno to Giornicotaxi 48.4 km
41 min
CHF 250–300

Locarno to Giornico by train and bus

102Weekly Services

1h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.8 km
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Giornico, Switzerland?

Südostbahn operates a train from Locarno to Bodio TI hourly, and the journey takes 46 min. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Giornico, Paese via Bellinzona, Stazione and Osogna, Toboga in around 2h 31m.

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