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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Venice is to train via Locarno which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Venice is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Venice?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Venice. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Locarno to Venice?

The distance between Locarno and Venice is 377 km. The road distance is 341.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Venice without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Locarno to Venice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Venice train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to Venice?

The best way to get from Locarno to Venice is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €85 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Locarno to Venice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Locarno to Venice?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Venice is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Locarno to Venice.

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

Book your Locarno to Venice train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Venice?

There are 5382+ hotels available in Venice.

Locarno to Venice - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Locarno to Venice 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 Venezia S. LuciaFr
5h 20m
€61–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)419 / ...
8h 12m
€26–81
Drive 341.3 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Venice341.3 km
3h 52m
€59–85
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 Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)MXP - VCE
7h 18m
€70–211
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano CentraleRe 80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Station8977 / ...
5h 26m
€31–65
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)LIN - VCE
7h 35m
€99–263

Locarno to Venice by train

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 376.6 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Venezia S. Lucia via Milano Centrale in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Venezia via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), and Stazione MESTRE FS C3 in around 8h 12m.

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