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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $83, while a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 485 miles (781 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Locarno:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Locarno costing on average $116.
A train is $509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Locarno costing on average $622.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 16h 27m.
Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $275 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $162. The journey takes 12h 8m versus 10h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Locarno
How to get from Berlin to Locarno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Locarno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:05 PM19h40Berlin2:45 PMLocarno$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:05 PM19h40Berlin2:45 PMLocarno$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:05 PM19h40Berlin2:45 PMLocarno$631One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:39 PM23h21Berlin6:00 PMLocarno$691One-way0 transfers
- 9:15 PM20h45Berlin6:00 PMLocarno$691One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 PM20h40Berlin6:00 PMLocarno$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Locarno:
A flight is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Locarno costing on average $85.
A flight is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Locarno costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 20h 42m.
- Around 78 flights per day.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Locarno as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Locarno station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Locarno by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Locarno by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Swiss, Malta Air.
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