There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneotrain
6h 13m€128–182Drive 312.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Locarno to Lucernecar 312.4 km
4h€57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cuneobus 416
9h 2m€98–135
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Lucerne is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Cuneo via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Cuneo via Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Locarno and Lucerne is 372 km. The road distance is 312.4 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €120 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Locarno to Lucerne, including transfers.
Locarno to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Lucerne is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Lucerne, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Lucerne via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Nuova, and Cuneo in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Lucerne via Bellinzona, Stazione, Castione, Stazione, Bellinzona, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Cuneo in around 9h 2m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Cuneo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cuneo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Locarno to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Lucerne is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Locarno to Lucerne.
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