There are 9 ways to get from Split to Locarno by plane, train, bus, ferry, train (Trenitalia), 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
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SPU - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 49mCHF 70–260Bus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Bellinzonabus
15h 3mCHF 148–155Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry 53
- Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
18hCHF 182–302Train
- Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
23h 22mCHF 225–399Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SPU - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 52mCHF 149–316Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane SPU - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
8h 43mCHF 70–253Fly to Basel, train
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Basel (BSL)plane SPU - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 26mCHF 80–329Bus, train
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Milano Centrale Stationbus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
21h 44mCHF 511–950Drive 896.3 km
- Drive from Split to Locarnocar 896.3 km
10h 32mCHF 151–218
Split to Locarno by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 260 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 260.
No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Bellinzona via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Locarno via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.
The distance between Split and Locarno is 779 km. The road distance is 896.3 km.
The best way to get from Split to Locarno without a car is to bus which takes 15h 3m and costs SFr 145 - SFr 155.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Split to Locarno, including transfers.
Split to Locarno bus services, operated by Zelic Reisen, depart from Split Bus Station.
Split to Locarno train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Locarno is to bus which takes 15h 3m and costs SFr 145 - SFr 155. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 220 - SFr 400 and takes 23h 22m.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Locarno, Switzerland?
Zelic Reisen operates a bus from Split Bus Station to Bellinzona 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 137 and the journey takes 14h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Split to Locarno via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 23h 22m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Split Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–270
Flights from Split Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–280
Flights from Split Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–320
Flights from Split Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–260
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 79 445 39 68
- info@zelicreisen.ch
- Website
- zelicreisen.ch
Bus from Split Bus Station to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 137
- Schedules at
- zelicreisen.ch
- Phone
- +385 72 303 337
- passdept_h@jadrolinija.hr
- Website
- Jadrolinija
Ferry from Split to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–150
- Website
- Jadrolinija
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Booking & Getting There
Split to Locarno bus services, operated by Zelic Reisen, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Split to Locarno train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Locarno is 896 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Split to Locarno.
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