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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Rome is to bus which costs €25 - €85 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Rome is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Rome. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Locarno to Rome?

The distance between Locarno and Rome is 672 km. The road distance is 675.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Rome without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Locarno to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Rome train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to Rome?

The best way to get from Locarno to Rome is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €85 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Locarno to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Locarno to Rome?

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

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21498+ hotels available in Rome.

Locarno to Rome - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Locarno to Rome by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Fr / ...
5h 16m
€88–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Itabus
12h 40m
€26–84
Drive 675.1 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Romecar 675.1 km
6h 35m
€116–167
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane MXP - FCO
5h 21m
€63–169
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re 80
2. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain 9987 / ...
5h 43m
€55–133
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
5h 34m
€64–172
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRN - FCO
6h 43m
€107–278
Train, train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
3. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
7h 30m
€106–274
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
6h 54m
€92–244

Locarno to Rome by train

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 672.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Rome, Italy?

You can take a train from Locarno to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina once daily. Tickets cost €19–60 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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