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How to get fromPadova to Locarnoby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 5 ways to get from Padova to Locarno by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain train 8970 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    4h 34m
    CHF 33–50

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Padua to Milanbus bus FlixBus N405 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus bus FlixBus 076
    7h 37m
    CHF 27–53

  3. Drive  312.1 km

    1. Drive from Padova to Locarnocar car 312.1 km
    3h 42m
    CHF 53–76

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane VCE - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 26m
    CHF 54–244

  5. Train via Locarno

    1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    4h 37m
    CHF 59–137

Padova to Locarno by train

Calendar56Weekly Trains
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Padova to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padua to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 7h 37m.

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