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How to get fromLocarno to Bolzanoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Bolzano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    5h 47m
    €75–247

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus bus 494 / ...
    7h 8m
    €22–67

  3. Drive 310.5 km

    1. Drive from Locarno to Bolzanocar car 310.5 km
    4h 37m
    €54–79

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    5h 58m
    €79–202

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Bolzano-Bozentrain train Re6
    6h 48m
    €25–32

Locarno to Bolzano by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Bolzano Bozen via Milano Centrale and Verona Porta Nuova in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Bolzano South via Lugano, Lugano Stazione, Verona Porta Nuova, and Verona in around 7h 8m.

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