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

The cheapest way to get from Pavia to Locarno is to train via Milan which costs SFr 11 - SFr 17 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pavia to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct train between Pavia and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Pavia to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Pavia and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Pavia to Locarno?

The distance between Pavia and Locarno is 148 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pavia to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Pavia to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pavia to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Pavia to Locarno?

The best way to get from Pavia to Locarno is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Pavia to Locarno train arrive?

Pavia to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Pavia to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Pavia to Locarno is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Pavia to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Pavia to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Pavia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
3h 10m
CHF 38–119
Train via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pavia to Milano Repubblicatrain S13
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
3h 26m
CHF 11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Debarcaderobus 311
5h 7m
CHF 18–38
Drive 137.1 km
1. Drive from Pavia to Locarnocar 137.1 km
1h 49m
CHF 23–32

Pavia to Locarno by train

116Weekly Trains

3h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pavia to Locarno.

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Distance: 148.3 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Pavia to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pavia to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan Centrale, stazione centrale via tonale, lotto m1 m5, Lotto Fieramilanocity, Lampugnano, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 5h 7m.

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