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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Locarno is to train via La Spezia which costs SFr 25 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct train between Lucca and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Locarno via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Lucca to Locarno?

The distance between Lucca and Locarno is 493 km. The road distance is 382.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucca to Locarno without a car is to train via Florence which takes 6h 34m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Lucca to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Locarno train from?

Lucca to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lucca station.

Train or bus from Lucca to Locarno?

The best way to get from Lucca to Locarno is to train via Florence which takes 6h 34m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Lucca to Locarno train arrive?

Lucca to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Lucca to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Locarno is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lucca to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Locarno.

Lucca to Locarno - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lucca to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Florence
best
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 34m
CHF 68–158
Train via La Spezia
cheapest
1. Take the train from Viareggio to La Spezia Centraletrain Re
2. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Como Camerlatatrain
3. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Locarnotrain
9h 15m
CHF 25–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from P.Za D'Azeglio to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
9h 50m
CHF 35–59
Drive 382.4 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Locarnocar 382.4 km
4h 7m
CHF 60–87
Bus, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FLR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h
CHF 72–197
Train
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Chiassotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Chiasso to Locarnotrain Re80
9h
CHF 72–120
Bus, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FLR - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
8h 21m
CHF 102–267

Lucca to Locarno by train

116Weekly Trains

6h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lucca to Locarno.

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Distance: 492.6 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Lucca to Locarno via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verdi 3 to Locarno, Debarcadero via P.Za D'Azeglio Nord, P.Za D'Azeglio, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 50m.

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