There are 3 ways to get from Como to Locarno District (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain Re80
1h 14mCHF 5–35Bus, line 311 bus
- Take the bus from Como to Bellinzonabus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Piazza Orico to Locarno, Piazza Stazionebus 311
1h 46mCHF 48–65Drive 66.3 km
- Drive from Como to Locarno District (Region)car 66.3 km
1h 2mCHF 13–19
Como to Locarno District (Region) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Locarno District (Region) is to drive which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Locarno District (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs SFr 12 - SFr 19.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Locarno District (Region). However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Locarno, Piazza Stazione via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Locarno. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Como and Locarno District (Region) is 64 km. The road distance is 66.3 km.
The best way to get from Como to Locarno District (Region) without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 35.
The train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.
Como to Locarno District (Region) bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Como station.
Como to Locarno District (Region) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Locarno District (Region) is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 311 bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Locarno District (Region), Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno hourly. Tickets cost CHF 19–35 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Trenord also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Locarno, Piazza Stazione via Bellinzona and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico in around 1h 46m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Bus from Bellinzona, Piazza Orico to Locarno, Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Schedules at
- FART
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Locarno District (Region) bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Como to Locarno District (Region) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Locarno District (Region) is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Como to Locarno District (Region).
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