There are 5 ways to get from Rimini to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 54mCHF 49–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzonabus
8h 14mCHF 34–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rimini to Milanbus 426
- Take the train from Seregno to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 46mCHF 37–63Drive 434.6 km
- Drive from Rimini to Locarnocar 434.6 km
4h 24mCHF 69–99Train
- Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 33mCHF 64–150
Rimini to Locarno by bus and 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 65 - SFr 100.
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 54m.
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 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 33 - SFr 38 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 54m. 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 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–28
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–80
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–32
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–70
- 2nd Class
- CHF 27–40
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–50
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- CHF 35–50
- Smart Flex
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Seregno to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Seregno to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rimini to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
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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