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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a flight costs an average of £377.
Distance: 439 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£98 Average Price | £377 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 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 |
Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Locarno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Locarno:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Locarno costing on average £98.
A coach is £318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Locarno costing on average £377.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Coach takes on average 12h 24m.
The journey is about 16m faster (6h 21m by train vs 6h 37m by car) and roughly £35 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£98 vs £133). 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 Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Locarno is by taking a coach 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, Brissago, Bellinzona 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 Frankfurt am Main to Locarno.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Locarno:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Locarno costing on average £98.
A coach is £318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Locarno costing on average £377.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Coach takes on average 12h 24m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Locarno as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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