What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Locarno is to bus and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 24h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catania to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Catania to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.

How far is it from Catania to Locarno?

The distance between Catania and Locarno is 1161 km.

How do I travel from Catania to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Catania to Locarno without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Catania to Locarno?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Catania to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Locarno train from?

Catania to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Where does the Catania to Locarno train arrive?

Catania to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2494+ hotels available in Locarno.

Catania to Locarno - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Catania to Locarno by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
4h 28m
CHF 33–183
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
15h 41m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivalsbus Itabus
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain Trenord
24h 2m
CHF 51–86
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Locarnocar
25h 46m
CHF 120–233
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
5h 5m
CHF 58–167
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 12m
CHF 54–204
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
21h 49m
CHF 96–132

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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2h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Catania to Locarno.

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Distance: 1,160.6 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Catania to Locarno. However, you can fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, then take the train to Locarno. Alternatively, you can take a train from Catania Centrale to Locarno via Messina Centrale, Messina Marittima, Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 41m.

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