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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Locarno is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Locarno is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Locarno via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Trieste to Locarno?

The distance between Trieste and Locarno is 513 km. The road distance is 481.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Locarno without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Trieste to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Locarno train from?

Trieste to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Locarno?

The best way to get from Trieste to Locarno is to train via Milan which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Trieste to Locarno train arrive?

Trieste to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Locarno is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Trieste to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2795+ hotels available in Locarno.

Trieste to Locarno - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Trieste to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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 Milan
best
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 12m
CHF 50–106
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Verona - Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
9h 30m
CHF 30–47
Drive 481.6 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Locarnocar 481.6 km
5h 18m
CHF 77–111
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane TRS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 16m
CHF 61–310
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bellinzonatrain Ec
7h 28m
CHF 89–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 402 / ...
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 402 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus
9h 42m
CHF 37–66
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 12m
CHF 167–566
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 54m
CHF 268–673

Trieste to Locarno by bus, foot, and train

9Weekly Services

9h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Trieste to Locarno.

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Distance: 512.6 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Locarno via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Locarno, Debarcadero via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 42m.

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