There are 3 ways to get from Fribourg to Locarno by train, taxi, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
- Take the train from Brig to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Orta-Miasinotrain Re
- Take the taxi from Orta-Miasino to Locarnotaxi
6h 1m€108–156Drive 303.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Fribourg to Locarnocar 303.5 km
3h 59m€55–79Train
- Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Thuntrain S1
- Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Borgomanerotrain Re
8h 44m€63–88
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fribourg to Locarno is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Fribourg to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Fribourg to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Fribourg/Freiburg and arriving at Borgomanero via Thun, Spiez and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Fribourg and Locarno is 251 km. The road distance is 303.5 km.
The best way to get from Fribourg to Locarno without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 1m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Fribourg to Locarno, including transfers.
Fribourg to Locarno train services, operated by BLS AG, depart from Fribourg/Freiburg station.
Fribourg to Locarno train services, operated by BLS AG, arrive at Thun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fribourg to Locarno is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Fribourg to Locarno.
There are 1846+ hotels available in Locarno.
What companies run services between Fribourg, Switzerland and Locarno, Italy?
You can take a train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Locarno via Thun, Spiez, Domodossola, Borgomanero, Borgomanero - Stazione Ferroviaria, Romagnano Sesia - Stazione Ferroviaria, Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8, and Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 in around 8h 44m.
Train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Brig to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Spiez to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- €60–80
Simo Taxi Verbania
- Phone
- 377 392 9366
- Website
- simotaxi.it
Taxi Verbania
- Phone
- 347 6467370
- Website
- taxiverbania.com
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide