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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Luthern is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Lucerne via Bellinzona Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Luthern?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Locarno and arriving at Luzern. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Locarno to Luthern?

The distance between Locarno and Luthern is 157 km. The road distance is 158.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Luthern without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Locarno to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Luthern bus from?

Locarno to Luthern bus services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno, Debarcadero station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Luthern train from?

Locarno to Luthern train services, operated by Südostbahn, depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Luthern?

The best way to get from Locarno to Luthern is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Locarno to Luthern bus arrive?

Locarno to Luthern bus services, operated by FART, arrive at Bellinzona, Stazione station.

Where does the Locarno to Luthern train arrive?

Locarno to Luthern train services, operated by Südostbahn, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Luthern is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Locarno to Luthern.

How do I get a train ticket from Locarno to Luthern?

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Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 582+ hotels available in Luthern.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Luthern by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Bellinzonatrain Ir26 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 32m
CHF 39–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 311
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Lucernebus
3h 58m
CHF 14–20
Drive 158.1 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Lutherncar 158.1 km
1h 55m
CHF 26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
3h 8m
CHF 35–65

Locarno to Luthern by train

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Locarno to Luthern.

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Distance: 157 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Luzern via Bellinzona in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Lucerne via Bellinzona, Stazione and Bellinzona Station in around 3h 58m.

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