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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Palermo is to train and bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 24h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs €40 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.

How far is it from Locarno to Palermo?

The distance between Locarno and Palermo is 1046 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 17h 59m and costs €190 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Locarno to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Palermo train from?

Locarno to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Palermo?

The best way to get from Locarno to Palermo is to train which takes 17h 59m and costs €190 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 26h 38m.

Where does the Locarno to Palermo train arrive?

Locarno to Palermo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Locarno to Palermo - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Locarno to Palermo by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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

Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
6h 6m
€42–261
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
17h 59m
€195–463
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Locarno to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
23h 34m
€138–212
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re 80
2. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Autoservizi Salemi 701
24h 18m
€65–98
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
6h 20m
€64–254
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BGY - PMO
6h 36m
€93–351
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRN - PMO
7h 45m
€107–329
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane BGY - TPS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Lazio Municipioshuttle
8h 11m
€96–359
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VRN - PMO
7h 54m
€112–406
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
26h 3m
€148–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus N597
26h 38m
€75–196

Locarno to Palermo by train, subway, and bus

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24h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,045.8 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Palermo Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini in around 17h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Palermo via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 26h 38m.

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