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 €29 - €110 and takes 12h 43m.

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 €75 - €200.

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 674 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 €75 - €200.

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 €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €110 and takes 12h 43m.

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 32m to drive from Locarno to Rome.

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

Book your Locarno to Rome train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rome?

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Locarno to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 CentraleRe80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma TerminiFr / ...
5h 16m
€77–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Roma, Autostazione TiburtinaItabus
12h 43m
€30–104
Drive 675.1 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Rome675.1 km
6h 32m
€116–167
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)MXP - FCO
5h 21m
€53–216
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano CentraleRe 80
2. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Termini9987 / ...
5h 47m
€55–143
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)LIN - FCO
5h 28m
€57–218
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)TRN - FCO
6h 42m
€97–329
Train, train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
3. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)GOA - FCO
7h 29m
€105–349

Locarno to Rome by train

106Weekly Trains

5h 16mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 673.7 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 €23–70 and the journey takes 10h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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