There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Rho by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Busto Arsizio
best- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Busto Arsiziotrain S50
2h 42m€9–102Bus
- Take the bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 311
- Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Aresebus
4h 16m€17–24Drive 93.9 km
- Drive from Locarno to Rhocar 93.9 km
1h 12m€17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Locarno to Como Camerlatatrain
- Take the train from Como Camerlata to Saronnotrain R17
- Take the bus from SARONNO p.za I Maggio to RHO v. Lainate / c.so Europabus
3h 10m€28–74Train
- Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain Re80
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Rhotrain S11
3h 40m€10–123
Locarno to Rho by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Rho is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Rho is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Rho. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at RHO c.so Europa, 129 / v. Marconi via Bellinzona Station and ARESE v.le Sempione fr. 2 / Matteotti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Rho. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Rho via Mendrisio and Busto Arsizio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Locarno and Rho is 115 km. The road distance is 93.9 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Rho without a car is to train via Busto Arsizio which takes 2h 42m and costs €8 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Locarno to Rho, including transfers.
Locarno to Rho bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Locarno, Debarcadero station.
Locarno to Rho train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Rho is to train via Busto Arsizio which takes 2h 42m and costs €8 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Rho, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Rho via Mendrisio and Busto Arsizio in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to RHO c.so Europa, 129 / v. Marconi via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona Station, Arese, and ARESE v.le Sempione fr. 2 / Matteotti in around 4h 16m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mendrisio to Busto Arsizio
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Locarno to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Locarno to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Rho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Mendrisio to Busto Arsizio
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Como Camerlata to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Locarno to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Rho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Autolinee FART
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Bellinzona Station to Arese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Phone
- +39 02 89.60.39.04
- infotpl@airpullman.com
- Website
- airpullmanspa.com
Bus from SARONNO p.za I Maggio to RHO v. Lainate / c.so Europa
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- airpullmanspa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Locarno to Rho bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Bellinzona, Stazione station.
Locarno to Rho train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mendrisio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Rho is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Locarno to Rho.
There are 5125+ hotels available in Rho.


















