There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) by train, rideshare, or car
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Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) by train
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The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Malpensa Aeroporto T1 via Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Locarno and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is 111 km. The road distance is 92.4 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €9 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), including transfers.
Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mendrisio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Locarno to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
There are 1649+ hotels available in Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Malpensa Aeroporto T1 via Mendrisio in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Locarno and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








