How far is it from Locarno to Lucerne?

The distance between Locarno and Lucerne is 164 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Locarno to Lucerne?

The drive from Locarno to Lucerne takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Locarno to Lucerne covers 164 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.

Lucerne lies roughly to the north of Locarno.

The drive from Locarno to Lucerne mainly follows A2.

Towns on the route from Locarno to Lucerne include Bellinzona, Schwyz.

Distance: 164 kmDrive time: 2 h 10 min

Driving from Locarno to Lucerne takes about 2 h 10 min via A2. The distance is 164 km. The straight-line distance is 105 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tenero-Contra, Monte Carasso, Quinto, Riemenstalden, Meggen. Driving directions

Driving directions30 · 164 km

The return trip from Lucerne to Locarno covers roughly the same distance, 164 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Locarno to Lucerne?: The distance between Locarno and Lucerne is 164 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Locarno to Lucerne?: The drive from Locarno to Lucerne takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Locarno to Lucerne?: The fastest route from Locarno to Lucerne covers 164 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.
Which direction is Lucerne from Locarno?: Lucerne lies roughly to the north of Locarno.
Which roads does the route from Locarno to Lucerne follow?: The drive from Locarno to Lucerne mainly follows A2.
Which towns do you pass between Locarno and Lucerne?: Towns on the route from Locarno to Lucerne include Bellinzona, Schwyz.