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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Como Grandate and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Rome to Locarno?

The distance between Rome and Locarno is 692 km. The road distance is 675.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Rome to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Locarno bus from?

Rome to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Locarno train from?

Rome to Locarno train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Locarno?

The best way to get from Rome to Locarno is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Rome to Locarno bus arrive?

Rome to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como Grandate station.

Where does the Rome to Locarno train arrive?

Rome to Locarno train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Locarno is 676 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Rome to Locarno.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Locarno?

Book your Rome to Locarno train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Locarno.

Rome to Locarno - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Locarno by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 42m
CHF 105–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Como Grandatebus 518
2. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Stationbus
12h 52m
CHF 52–86
Drive 675.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Locarnocar 675.5 km
6h 38m
CHF 107–155
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
5h 57m
CHF 57–158
Train via Rome Termini
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 47m
CHF 102–254
Train via Roma Termini
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9954 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 17m
CHF 103–241
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
5h 26m
CHF 52–231
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 59m
CHF 92–234
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FCO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 41m
CHF 99–276
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane FCO - GOA
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 8m
CHF 92–281
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FCO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 42m
CHF 92–285

Rome to Locarno by bus

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12h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.5 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Locarno, Debarcadero via Como Grandate, Bellinzona Station, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 12h 52m.

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