How to travel from Konstanz to Locarno

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Compare train and bus for Konstanz to Locarno

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Konstanz to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF66, while a train costs an average of CHF82.

Distance: 105 miles (170 km)

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CHF47

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3h 46m

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9h 26m

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8h 56m

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3h 25m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Konstanz to Locarno is a bus with an average price of CHF66.

This is compared to other travel options from Konstanz to Locarno:

A bus is CHF16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Konstanz to Locarno costing on average CHF82.

The fastest way to travel from Konstanz to Locarno is by train with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Locarno take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Konstanz and Locarno including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Konstanz to Locarno among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 9m sooner (3h 16m by train vs 3h 25m by car). Tickets start at around CHF82 compared to roughly CHF47 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Konstanz to Locarno

How to get from Konstanz to Locarno by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Konstanz to Locarno is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
    9:09 PM12h18
    Konstanz
    9:27 AMLocarno
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    1 transfer

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  • Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
    9:09 PM12h18
    Konstanz
    9:27 AMLocarno
    Find prices
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
    9:09 PM12h18
    Konstanz
    9:27 AMLocarno
    Find prices
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Konstanz to Locarno

Travel to Locarno easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Konstanz to Locarno.

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There are 2 options to travel between Konstanz and Locarno including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Konstanz to Locarno is a bus with an average price of CHF66.

This is compared to other travel options from Konstanz to Locarno:

A bus is CHF16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Konstanz to Locarno costing on average CHF82.

The fastest way to travel from Konstanz to Locarno is by train with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Locarno take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 26m.

The distance from Konstanz to Locarno is approximately 105 miles (170 km).
The average frequency per day from Konstanz to Locarno is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Konstanz and Locarno as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Konstanz to Locarno:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kreuzlingen station and arrive in Locarno station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Konstanz to Locarno, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Locarno by bus.
  • Travel with SBB to go to Locarno by train.
Omio customers who travel from Konstanz to Locarno often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Lugano, Domodossola, Mendrisio. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Locarno and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Locarno to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Locarno allows visitors to explore its main attractions, including the Piazza Grande, Madonna del Sasso, and the beautiful shores of Lake Maggiore, while also enjoying local cuisine and culture.

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