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Compare train and bus for Bellinzona to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Locarno:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bellinzona to Locarno costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Bellinzona to Locarno
How to get from Bellinzona to Locarno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bellinzona to Locarno is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 46 2409 | 24099:04 AM0h23Bellinzona station9:27 AMLocarno station$151One-way0 transfers
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IR 46 2409 | 24099:04 AM0h23Bellinzona station9:27 AMLocarno station$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IR 46 2409 | 24099:04 AM0h23Bellinzona station9:27 AMLocarno station$151One-way0 transfers
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S 20 25633 | 256338:49 AM0h26Bellinzona station9:15 AMLocarno station$151One-way0 transfers
IR 26 2307 | 23078:04 AM0h23Bellinzona station8:27 AMLocarno station$151One-way0 transfers
S 20 25631 | 256318:19 AM0h26Bellinzona station8:45 AMLocarno station$151One-way0 transfers
B 311 1825 | 18259:03 AM0h44Bellinzona9:47 AMLocarno$151One-way0 transfers
B 311 1821 | 18218:30 AM0h47Bellinzona9:17 AMLocarno$151One-way0 transfers
B 311 1821 | 18218:30 AM0h48Bellinzona9:18 AMLocarno$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Locarno:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bellinzona to Locarno costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellinzona and Locarno as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bellinzona station and arrive in Locarno station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, PostAuto Schweiz AG, FART to go to Locarno by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Locarno by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, PostAuto Schweiz AG, FART.
- 13 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.
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