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How to get fromBologna to Locarnoby train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bologna to Locarno by train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train 9944 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    3h 39m
    CHF 32–59

  2. Drive 317.8 km

    1. Drive from Bologna to Locarnocar car 317.8 km
    3h 29m
    CHF 52–75

  3. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BLQ - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 56m
    CHF 46–246

  4. Train via Locarno

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    3h 51m
    CHF 57–178

  5. Train via Locarno #2

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train 9976 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    3h 55m
    CHF 60–169

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane BLQ - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    7h 25m
    CHF 90–219

Bologna to Locarno by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 3h 39m.

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