There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Loano by train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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Train via Genoa
best- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Loanotrain Re
5h 21m€59–102Train
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Loanotrain Re13
6h 35m€22–29Drive 301.4 km
- Drive from Locarno to Loanocar 301.4 km
3h 15m€54–79
Locarno to Loano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Loano is to train which costs €22 - €29 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Loano is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Loano. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Loano via Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Locarno and Loano is 320 km. The road distance is 301.4 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Loano without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 5h 21m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Locarno to Loano, including transfers.
Locarno to Loano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Loano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Loano is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Locarno to Loano.
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What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Loano, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Loano via Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe in around 5h 21m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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