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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Trieste is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Trieste is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Locarno to Trieste?

The distance between Locarno and Trieste is 577 km. The road distance is 481.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €85 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Locarno to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Trieste train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to Trieste?

The best way to get from Locarno to Trieste is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Locarno to Trieste train arrive?

Locarno to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Chiasso station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Trieste is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Locarno to Trieste.

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

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 3088+ hotels available in Trieste.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Trieste 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
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
8h 7m
€90–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Triestebus 419 / ...
10h 43m
€50–86
Drive 481.7 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Triestecar 481.7 km
5h 15m
€85–123
Train, 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 Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane MXP - TRS
7h 35m
€68–341
Train via Como
1. Take the train from Locarno to Chiassotrain S
2. Take the train from Chiasso to Venezia S. Luciatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re
8h 18m
€89–226

Locarno to Trieste by bus and train

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10h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 576.7 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Trieste Centrale via Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Trieste via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 43m.

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