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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Locarno is to train via Verona which costs SFr 29 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 20m.

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 55 - 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 S. Lucia and arriving at Locarno via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Venice to Locarno?

The distance between Venice and Locarno is 382 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 which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 2693+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bellinzonatrain Ec
5h 4m
CHF 79–137
Train via Verona
cheapest
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 20m
CHF 29–89
Drive 342.1 km
1. Drive from Venice to Locarnocar 342.1 km
4h
CHF 56–80
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 10m
CHF 62–274
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 6m
CHF 66–171
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 92–221
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 133–319

Venice to Locarno by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

5h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 382.5 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bellinzona once daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 4h 28m.

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