What is the cheapest way to get from Garda to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Garda to Locarno is to train via Locarno which costs SFr 16 - SFr 22 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Garda to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Garda to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Garda and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Garda to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Garda and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Verona and Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Garda and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Garda to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Peschiera Del Garda and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Garda to Locarno?

The distance between Garda and Locarno is 253 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.

How do I travel from Garda to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Garda to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Garda to Locarno?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Garda to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garda to Locarno bus from?

Garda to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Verona station.

Where do I catch the Garda to Locarno train from?

Garda to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Peschiera Del Garda station.

Train or bus from Garda to Locarno?

The best way to get from Garda to Locarno is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Garda to Locarno bus arrive?

Garda to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Garda to Locarno train arrive?

Garda to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Garda to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Garda to Locarno is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Garda to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2913+ hotels available in Locarno.

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There are 4 ways to get from Garda to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 55m
CHF 48–133
Train via Locarno
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Re6
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 29m
CHF 16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 024
7h 31m
CHF 27–52
Drive 226.1 km
1. Drive from Garda to Locarnocar 226.1 km
3h 6m
CHF 38–55

Garda to Locarno by bus and train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.9 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Garda, Veneto, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Garda to Locarno via Peschiera - Bivio Stazione, Peschiera Del Garda, and Milano Centrale in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Verona to Lugano 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–29 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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