There are 4 ways to get from Rho to Locarno 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
best- Take the train from Busto Arsizio to Mendrisiotrain S50
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain Re80
2h 38mCHF 7–30Bus
- Take the bus from Arese to Bellinzona Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Debarcaderobus 311
4h 8mCHF 15–22Drive 93.9 km
- Drive from Rho to Locarnocar 93.9 km
1h 12mCHF 15–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rho, Corso Europa/Via Lainate,Santuario to Saronno, Piazza I Maggio,Autostazionebus
- Take the train from Saronno to Como Camerlatatrain R17
- Take the train from Como Camerlata to Locarnotrain
3h 29mCHF 31–56
Rho to Locarno by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rho to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rho to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.
No, there is no direct bus from Rho to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Rho, Corso Europa Fronte 133/Via Marconi,Paque' and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Arese and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Rho to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Rho and arriving at Locarno via Busto Arsizio and Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Rho and Locarno is 115 km. The road distance is 93.9 km.
The best way to get from Rho to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 35.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Rho to Locarno, including transfers.
Rho to Locarno bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Arese station.
Rho to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Busto Arsizio station.
The best way to get from Rho to Locarno is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 22 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Rho, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Rho to Locarno via Busto Arsizio and Mendrisio in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rho, Corso Europa Fronte 133/Via Marconi,Paque' to Locarno, Debarcadero via Arese, Viale Sempione 2, Arese, Bellinzona Station, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Busto Arsizio to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–22
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como Camerlata to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Busto Arsizio to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Saronno to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Arese to Bellinzona Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Debarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Debarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- Autolinee FART
- Phone
- +39 02 89.60.39.04
- infotpl@airpullman.com
- Website
- airpullmanspa.com
Bus from Rho, Corso Europa/Via Lainate,Santuario to Saronno, Piazza I Maggio,Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Schedules at
- airpullmanspa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rho to Locarno bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.
Rho to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mendrisio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rho to Locarno is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Rho to Locarno.
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