There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Imperia by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Imperiatrain Ic
6h 11m€64–108Train via Milan
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Imperiatrain Re13
7h 15m€24–32Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Imperiabus 406
9h 32m€45–70Drive 338.4 km
- Drive from Locarno to Imperiacar 338.4 km
3h 34m€62–89
Locarno to Imperia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Imperia is to train via Milan which costs €24 - €35 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Imperia is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Imperia via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Imperia via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Locarno and Imperia is 353 km. The road distance is 338.4 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Imperia without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Locarno to Imperia, including transfers.
Locarno to Imperia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Imperia is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Imperia, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Imperia via Milano Centrale in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Imperia via Bellinzona, Stazione, Castione, Stazione, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 32m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Imperia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Locarno to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Imperia is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Locarno to Imperia.
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