There are 6 ways to get from Rimini to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 11mCHF 41–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzonabus
8h 14mCHF 33–37Drive 434.6 km
- Drive from Rimini to Locarnocar 434.6 km
4h 24mCHF 73–105Train, fly
- Take the train from Rimini to Falconara Marittimatrain
- Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AOI - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 10mCHF 103–351Train
- Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 32mCHF 62–120Bus via Camorino, Ufficio Circolazione
- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona Sudbus
8h 20mCHF 56–60
Rimini to Locarno by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 32 - SFr 37 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Arco d'Augusto and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Rimini Nord and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Locarno via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Rimini and Locarno is 434 km. The road distance is 434.6 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Locarno without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Rimini to Locarno, including transfers.
Rimini to Locarno bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Rimini Nord station.
Rimini to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
The best way to get from Rimini to Locarno is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 32 - SFr 37 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Rimini, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Rimini to Locarno via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona once a week. Tickets cost CHF 25 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- dat.dk
Flights from Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–110
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Falconara Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–19
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +390975 343195
- [email protected]
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 25
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Rimini to Locarno bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Rimini to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Locarno is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Rimini to Locarno.
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