There are 5 ways to get from Rimini to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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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
4h 56mCHF 44–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzonabus
8h 14mCHF 34–38Drive 434.6 km
- Drive from Rimini to Locarnocar 434.6 km
4h 24mCHF 71–103Train
- Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 32mCHF 67–198Bus via Camorino, Ufficio Circolazione
- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona Sudbus
8h 20mCHF 56–60
Rimini to Locarno by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 33 - SFr 38 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 4h 56m.
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 4h 56m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 4h 56m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 33 - SFr 38 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 4h 56m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona once a week. Tickets cost CHF 26 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–30
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–23
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–21
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–70
- 2nd Class
- CHF 28–40
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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 26
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
- Phone
- +39 0825-26416
- [email protected]
- Website
- bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 47
- Schedules at
- bartolinipullman.it
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More Questions & Answers
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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