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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct train between Siena and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Siena to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Locarno via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Siena to Locarno?

The distance between Siena and Locarno is 508 km. The road distance is 467.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Siena to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siena to Locarno train from?

Siena to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Siena station.

Train or bus from Siena to Locarno?

The best way to get from Siena to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Siena to Locarno train arrive?

Siena to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Siena to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Siena to Locarno is 468 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Siena to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2494+ hotels available in Locarno.

Siena to Locarno - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Siena to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 45m
CHF 36–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus Itabus
9h 7m
CHF 26–62
Drive 467.7 km
1. Drive from Siena to Locarnocar 467.7 km
4h 58m
CHF 76–110
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FLR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 51m
CHF 82–230
Train via Siena
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 52m
CHF 39–84
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Siena to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N528 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
9h 11m
CHF 28–99
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 2m
CHF 121–326

Siena to Locarno by train

121Weekly Trains

6h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 508.2 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Siena to Locarno via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–40 and the journey takes 8h.

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