How to travel from Locarno to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Locarno to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $172.

Distance: 339 miles (547 km)

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$172

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$98

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1.6 - 3.3kg

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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FAQs: Travel from Locarno to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Locarno to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Locarno and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Locarno to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $77 (€63).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Locarno to Cologne costing on average $98 (€80).

A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Locarno to Cologne costing on average $172 (€140).

The fastest way to travel from Locarno to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 14m.

Bus takes on average 18h 20m.

The distance from Locarno to Cologne is approximately 339 miles (547 km).
The average frequency per day from Locarno to Cologne is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Locarno to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Locarno station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Locarno to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with KM Malta Airlines, Smartwings to go to Cologne by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Locarno to Cologne:
  • 2 direct flights per day with KM Malta Airlines, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Locarno to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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