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How to get fromSiena to Locarnoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Siena to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Bologna

    best
    1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train train Re
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    6h 22m
    CHF 49–129

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Siena to Milanbus bus 528
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train Re80
    7h 49m
    CHF 38–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus 1509 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bellinzonabus bus
    6h 44m
    CHF 71–102

  4. Drive  467.9 km

    1. Drive from Siena to Locarnocar car 467.9 km
    4h 58m
    CHF 79–113

  5. Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane FLR - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    8h 57m
    CHF 130–311

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train train Re
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    6h 44m
    CHF 75–149

  7. Train, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FLR - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    8h 5m
    CHF 155–382

Siena to Locarno by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Siena to Locarno via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Siena to Locarno, Debarcadero via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico in around 6h 44m.

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