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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain train
    6h 36m
    €68–186

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train S50
    2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzanobus bus 020
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain train
    9h 42m
    €44–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cuneobus bus 416
    9h 40m

  4. Drive 312.4 km

    1. Drive from Locarno to Lucernecar car 312.4 km
    4h
    €55–79

  5. Train via Locarno

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain train
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain train
    6h 54m
    €69–181

Locarno to Lucerne by train and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Aisone - Furan via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Nuova, Cuneo, and Cuneo - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Aisone - Furan via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, lotto m1 m5, Lotto Fieramilanocity, Lampugnano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Cuneo, and Cuneo - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 9h 40m.

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