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

The cheapest way to get from Monaco to Locarno is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monaco to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct train between Monaco and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Monaco to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Monaco-Monte-Carlo and arriving at Locarno via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Monaco to Locarno?

The distance between Monaco and Locarno is 410 km. The road distance is 401 km.

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

The best way to get from Monaco to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Monaco to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monaco to Locarno train from?

Monaco to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Monaco to Locarno?

The best way to get from Monaco to Locarno is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Monaco to Locarno train arrive?

Monaco to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Monaco to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Monaco to Locarno is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Monaco to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Locarno.

Monaco to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Monaco to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
7h 53m
CHF 63–176
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 406
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
10h 57m
CHF 32–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 56m
CHF 33–78
Drive 401 km
1. Drive from Monaco to Locarnocar 401 km
4h 20m
CHF 67–96
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 4m
CHF 127–388

Monaco to Locarno by train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 410.1 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Monaco and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Locarno via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 24–45 and the journey takes 6h 31m.

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