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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Italy is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 13h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Italy is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Italy. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Locarno to Italy?

The distance between Locarno and Italy is 692 km. The road distance is 675.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Italy without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Locarno to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Italy train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to Italy?

The best way to get from Locarno to Italy is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Locarno to Italy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Locarno to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Italy is 675 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Locarno to Italy.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 10516+ hotels available in Italy.

Locarno to Italy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Italy by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Roma Terminitrain 9981 / ...
5h 14m
€114–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Romabus Lugano - Napoli / ...
13h 13m
€43–125
Drive 675.2 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Romecar 675.2 km
6h 35m
€117–169
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
5h 22m
€114–270
Train via Locarno #2
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9991
6h 20m
€114–260

Locarno to Italy by train

104Weekly Trains

5h 14mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Locarno to Italy.

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Distance: 691.5 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Italy?

You can take a train from Locarno to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lugano to Roma hourly. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 11h 15m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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