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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $109, while a flight costs an average of $604.
Distance: 485 miles (781 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$161 Average price | $604 Average price | $109 Average price Cheapest | $268 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 37m Average total duration 16h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Locarno
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Locarno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Locarno:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Locarno costing on average $161.
A bus is $496 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Locarno costing on average $604.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 56m.
Bus takes on average 16h 37m.
Tickets start at around $161 compared to roughly $268 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108. The journey takes 10h 26m 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.
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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.
11:30 AM 16h40 Berlin 4:10 AM Locarno $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:30 AM 16h40 Berlin 4:10 AM Locarno $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:30 AM 16h40 Berlin 4:10 AM Locarno $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:20 PM 19h40 Berlin 6:00 PM Locarno $76 1 One-way 0 transfers1:30 PM 27h30 Berlin 5:00 PM Locarno $107 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Locarno:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Locarno costing on average $161.
A bus is $496 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Locarno costing on average $604.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 56m.
Bus takes on average 16h 37m.
- Around 85 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses 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 Air France, British Airways, Sas Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Qatar Airways, Malta Air, BA Cityflyer, Swiss, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Luxair, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Ryanair to go to Locarno by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Locarno by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Locarno by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air, Ryanair.
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