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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Locarno is to train via Milan which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Venezia Santa Lucia and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Venice to Locarno?

The distance between Venice and Locarno is 376 km. The road distance is 342.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Locarno without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Venice to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Locarno train from?

Venice to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Where does the Venice to Locarno train arrive?

Venice to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Venice to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Locarno is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Venice to Locarno.

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

Book your Venice to Locarno train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2910+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Venice to Locarno by train, car, plane, shuttle, bus, 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 via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
5h 3m
CHF 40–74
Drive 342.1 km
1. Drive from Venice to Locarnocar 342.1 km
4h
CHF 54–78
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VCE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h
CHF 62–274
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Venice to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
9h 8m
CHF 225–565
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bellinzonatrain Ec
5h 4m
CHF 79–136
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VCE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 41m
CHF 87–211
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 15m
CHF 128–318

Venice to Locarno by train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 376.3 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 5h 3m.

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