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Compare train and bus for Locarno to Florence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Locarno to Florence by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Locarno to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Florence:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Locarno to Florence costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Locarno and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pino-Tronzano and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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