There are 5 ways to get from Rimini to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), 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 Bologna
best- Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
4h 55mCHF 41–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzonabus
8h 14mCHF 33–37Drive 434.6 km
- Drive from Rimini to Locarnocar 434.6 km
4h 24mCHF 83–120Train
- Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 33mCHF 63–123Bus via Camorino, Ufficio Circolazione
- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona Sudbus
8h 20mCHF 55–59
Rimini to Locarno by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 32 - SFr 37 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Arco d'Augusto and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Rimini Nord and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Locarno via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Rimini and Locarno is 434 km. The road distance is 434.6 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Locarno without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 85.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Rimini to Locarno, including transfers.
Rimini to Locarno bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Rimini Nord station.
Rimini to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
The best way to get from Rimini to Locarno is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 32 - SFr 37 and takes 8h 14m.
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 4h 55m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona once a week. Tickets cost CHF 25 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +390975 343195
- info@ventrebus.com
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 25
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
- Phone
- +39 0825-26416
- INFORMAZIONI@BARTOLINIPULLMAN.IT
- Website
- bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 46
- Schedules at
- bartolinipullman.it
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Booking & Getting There
Rimini to Locarno bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Rimini to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Locarno is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Rimini to Locarno.
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