There are 4 ways to get from Canton of Lucerne to Locarno by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bellinzona
best- Take the train from Luzern to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Locarnotrain S20 / ...
2h 2mCHF 46–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
3h 5mCHF 12–41Drive 160.8 km
- Drive from Lucerne to Locarnocar 160.8 km
1h 52mCHF 26–38Train
- Take the train from Luzern to Locarnotrain Ir26 / ...
3h 9mCHF 60–190
Canton of Lucerne to Locarno by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton of Lucerne to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Canton of Lucerne to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Canton of Lucerne to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Riazzino, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luzern and arriving at Locarno. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Canton of Lucerne and Locarno is 157 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.
The best way to get from Canton of Lucerne to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 2m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Canton of Lucerne to Locarno, including transfers.
Canton of Lucerne to Locarno bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Luzern, Bahnhof station.
Canton of Lucerne to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
The best way to get from Canton of Lucerne to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 2m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Luzern to Locarno via Bellinzona in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazione once a week. Tickets cost CHF 5–8 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Train from Luzern to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bellinzona to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Luzern to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Luzern to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Luzern to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Canton of Lucerne to Locarno bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Canton of Lucerne to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton of Lucerne to Locarno is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Canton of Lucerne to Locarno.
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