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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Locarno is to bus and train which costs SFr 16 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 12m.

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 70 - 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 47m.

How far is it from Siena to Locarno?

The distance between Siena and Locarno is 485 km. The road distance is 467.8 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 bus and train via Florence which takes 6h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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, 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 47m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Siena to Locarno train arrive?

Siena to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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 2690+ 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via Florence
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 36m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Milanbus Itabus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
8h 12m
CHF 16–69
Drive 467.8 km
1. Drive from Siena to Locarnocar 467.8 km
4h 58m
CHF 74–106
Bus, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
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 23m
Train
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 47m
CHF 65–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N528 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
9h 7m
CHF 25–74
Bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 43m

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

43Weekly Planes

3h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Siena to Locarno.

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Distance: 484.7 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Siena to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 7m.

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