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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 250 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Locarno via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

How far is it from Palermo to Locarno?

The distance between Palermo and Locarno is 1046 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 17h 29m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Palermo to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Locarno train from?

Palermo to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Locarno?

The best way to get from Palermo to Locarno is to train which takes 17h 29m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 190 and takes 26h 27m.

Where does the Palermo to Locarno train arrive?

Palermo to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2812+ hotels available in Locarno.

Palermo to Locarno - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Locarno by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, 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.

Fly Palermo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
5h 58m
CHF 38–241
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
17h 29m
CHF 179–429
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Locarnocar
23h 25m
CHF 124–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
26h 27m
CHF 107–186
Fly Palermo Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 29m
CHF 57–138
Fly Palermo Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PMO - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 56m
CHF 62–241
Shuttle to Trapani Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lazio Municipio to Trapani Birgi Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane TPS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 51m
CHF 58–230
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
25h 48m
CHF 136–276
Car ferry, train via Livorno
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Livornocarferry
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Seregnotrain
4. Take the train from Seregno to Locarnotrain
29h 20m
CHF 78–250

Palermo to Locarno by train

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17h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,045.8 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Locarno via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 17h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 26h 27m.

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