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Compare train, bus, and flight for Locarno to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, while a flight costs an average of €383.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€69 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €383 Average price | €149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Locarno to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Florence:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Locarno to Florence costing on average €69.
A bus is €327 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Locarno to Florence costing on average €383.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
Tickets start at around €69 compared to roughly €149 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €80. The journey takes 4h 56m versus 4h 39m 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 Locarno to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Locarno to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:50 PM 7h20 Locarno 2:10 AM Florence €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:50 PM 7h20 Locarno 2:10 AM Florence €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:50 PM 7h20 Locarno 2:10 AM Florence €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:20 PM 8h40 Locarno 11:00 PM Florence €25 1 One-way 0 transfers7:50 PM 7h20 Locarno 3:10 AM Florence €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Florence:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Locarno to Florence costing on average €69.
A bus is €327 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Locarno to Florence costing on average €383.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Locarno and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Trains mostly depart from Locarno station and arrive in Florence Campo di Marte.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Intercity to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with ITA, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Florence by flight.
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