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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 140 and takes 5h 5m.

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 29m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 210.

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 Roma Termini and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.

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 which takes 15h 56m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Train or bus from Catania to Locarno?

The best way to get from Catania to Locarno is to train which takes 15h 56m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 170 and takes 23h 12m.

Where does the Catania to Locarno train arrive?

Catania to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2799+ hotels available in Locarno.

Catania to Locarno - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Catania to Locarno by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, 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 29m
CHF 31–208
Train
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
15h 56m
CHF 168–403
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Villa San Giovannibus
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the train from Seregno to Locarnotrain
22h 47m
CHF 87–196
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 150–243
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 50–132
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 22m
CHF 60–191
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
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
16h 58m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
23h 12m
CHF 95–165
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
21h 52m
CHF 144–324

Catania to Locarno by train

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15h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,160.6 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Catania Centrale to Locarno via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 15h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 23h 12m.

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