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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £85, while a flight costs an average of £396.
Distance: 547 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£120 Average Price | £396 Average Price | £85 Average Price Cheapest | £121 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 16m Average total duration 13h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Locarno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Locarno:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Locarno costing on average £120.
A coach is £311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Locarno costing on average £396.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Coach takes on average 14h 16m.
The journey is about 34m faster (7h 30m by train vs 8h 4m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£120 vs £121). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Locarno from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Locarno is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Locarno are Lugano, Bellinzona, Brissago and Mendrisio. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Locarno on Omio.
Lugano is known for its lakeside setting and Swiss-Italian character, where palm-lined streets meet elegant piazzas. It combines a polished business centre with relaxed outdoor life, framed by Lake Lugano and the surrounding hills.
Bellinzona is best known for its three medieval castles, which rise above a compact Ticino centre. Italian-speaking and relaxed, it mixes fortress history with arcaded streets and Alpine surroundings.
Mendrisio is a small Ticino town known for wine, a compact historic centre and FoxTown. Its Italian-speaking character, old churches and setting near Monte Generoso give it a relaxed Lombard feel within Switzerland.
Travel to Locarno easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Locarno.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Locarno:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Locarno costing on average £120.
A coach is £311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Locarno costing on average £396.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Coach takes on average 14h 16m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Locarno as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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