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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 180 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 7h 19m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Málaga and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Locarno via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

How far is it from Málaga to Locarno?

The distance between Málaga and Locarno is 1604 km. The road distance is 1877.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 19h 30m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Málaga to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Locarno train from?

Málaga to Locarno train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.

Where does the Málaga to Locarno train arrive?

Málaga to Locarno train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Málaga to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Locarno is 1878 km. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Málaga to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2476+ hotels available in Locarno.

Málaga to Locarno - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Málaga to Locarno by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), 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.

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)AGP - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
7h 19m
CHF 36–141
Train
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
19h 30m
CHF 146–463
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
34h 10m
CHF 85–122
Drive 1,877.9 km
1. Drive from Málaga to Locarno1,877.9 km
20h 52m
CHF 305–440
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)AGP - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
7h 50m
CHF 58–177
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AGP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
7h 35m
CHF 109–292
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AGP - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno
11h 2m
CHF 172–402
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Basel (BSL)AGP - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
9h 6m
CHF 86–279

Málaga to Locarno by train

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19h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,603.7 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Locarno via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 19h 30m.

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