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Compare train for Locarno to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €21, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 13m faster (34m by train vs 47m by car) and roughly €29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€21 vs €50). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Locarno to Lugano
How to get from Locarno to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Locarno to Lugano is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RE 80 25809 | 258095:52 AM0h32Locarno station6:24 AMLugano, Stazione€211One-way0 transfers
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- RE 80 25809 | 258095:52 AM0h32Locarno station6:24 AMLugano, Stazione€211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RE 80 25809 | 258095:52 AM0h32Locarno station6:24 AMLugano, Stazione€211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RE 80 25509 | 255096:22 AM0h32Locarno station6:54 AMLugano, Stazione€211One-way0 transfers
- RE 80 25811 | 258116:52 AM0h32Locarno station7:24 AMLugano, Stazione€211One-way0 transfers
- RE 80 25511 | 255117:22 AM0h32Locarno station7:54 AMLugano, Stazione€211One-way0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Locarno and Lugano as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Locarno station and arrive in Lugano, Stazione.
- Travel with SBB to go to Lugano by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with SBB.
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