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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rimini to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Bologna

    best
    1. Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    5h 11m
    CHF 41–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzonabus bus
    8h 14m
    CHF 33–37

  3. Bus via Lugano

    1. Take the bus from Rimini to Luganobus bus FlixBus 421
    7h 53m
    CHF 37–64

  4. Drive  434.6 km

    1. Drive from Rimini to Locarnocar car 434.6 km
    4h 24m
    CHF 73–105

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Rimini to Falconara Marittimatrain train
    2. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane AOI - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    7h 5m
    CHF 108–351

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    5h 32m
    CHF 62–115

Rimini to Locarno by train

Calendar126Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Rimini to Locarno via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rimini to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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