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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 50 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and Locarno?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luzern and arriving at Locarno. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Luthern to Locarno?

The distance between Luthern and Locarno is 157 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Luthern to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Luthern to Locarno?

The best way to get from Luthern to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 50 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Luthern to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Luthern to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Locarno is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Luthern to Locarno.

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

Book your Luthern to Locarno train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Locarno.

Luthern to Locarno - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Luthern to Locarno by train, bus, or car

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 Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Locarnotrain Ir46 / ...
2h
CHF 50–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus RegioJet 22
3h 47m
CHF 17–48
Drive 160.7 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Locarnocar 160.7 km
1h 52m
CHF 26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Locarnotrain Ir26 / ...
3h 9m
CHF 60–180

Luthern to Locarno by train

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Distance: 157 km
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Luthern, Switzerland and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Luzern to Locarno via Bellinzona in around 2h. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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