There are 5 ways to get from Rimini to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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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 43–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzonabus
8h 14mCHF 34–38Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Rimini to Luganobus FlixBus 421
7h 53mCHF 37–88Drive 434.6 km
- Drive from Rimini to Locarnocar 434.6 km
4h 24mCHF 73–105Train
- Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 32mCHF 68–191
Rimini to Locarno by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 33 - SFr 38 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
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 130.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Rimini to Locarno, including transfers.
Rimini to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rimini 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 130. Alternatively, you can bus via Lugano, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 7h 53m.
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, FlixBus operates a bus from Rimini to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rimini to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Rimini to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano 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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