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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Locarno is to bus and train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 22h 8m.

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 6h 2m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 270.

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 24m.

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 and ferry which takes 16h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 24m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 200 and takes 26h 30m.

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 2530+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

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

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
best
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
6h 2m
CHF 62–263
Fly Palermo Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 34m
CHF 57–187
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
16h 13m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus Autoservizi Salemi 700
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
22h 8m
CHF 63–89
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 95–185
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 46m
CHF 65–260
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 41m
CHF 61–245
Fly Palermo Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane PMO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 58m
CHF 66–269
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
17h 24m
CHF 68–215
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 43m
CHF 77–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
26h 30m
CHF 66–192

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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2h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Locarno.

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Distance: 1,045.8 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 26h 30m.

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