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Compare train and bus for Lugano to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $63 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.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Bus takes on average 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Lugano to Locarno
How to get from Lugano to Locarno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugano to Locarno is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RE 80 25810 | 258109:35 AM0h33Lugano, Stazione10:08 AMLocarno station$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RE 80 25810 | 258109:35 AM0h33Lugano, Stazione10:08 AMLocarno station$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RE 80 25810 | 258109:35 AM0h33Lugano, Stazione10:08 AMLocarno station$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- B 4 4073 | 4073 · RE 80 25812 | 2581210:17 AM0h51Lugano11:08 AMLocarno station$261One-way1 transfer
- RE 80 25508 | 255089:05 AM0h33Lugano, Stazione9:38 AMLocarno station$261One-way0 transfers
- RE 80 25808 | 258088:35 AM0h33Lugano, Stazione9:08 AMLocarno station$261One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Lugano 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 Lugano to Locarno.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Bus takes on average 38m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Locarno as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Locarno station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Locarno by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Locarno by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 12 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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