There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Ventimiglia by train (Trenitalia), 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 Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
6h 46m€65–104Train via Locarno
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
6h 49m€38–65Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milan to Sanremobus FlixBus N508
9h 24m€81–124Drive 382.2 km
- Drive from Locarno to Ventimigliacar 382.2 km
4h 3m€69–99
Locarno to Ventimiglia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Ventimiglia is to train via Locarno which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Ventimiglia is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Ventimiglia. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Ventimiglia via Bellinzona, famagosta m2, Milan and San Remo - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Ventimiglia. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Ventimiglia via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Locarno and Ventimiglia is 391 km. The road distance is 382.2 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Ventimiglia without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Locarno to Ventimiglia, including transfers.
Locarno to Ventimiglia bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Ventimiglia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Ventimiglia is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Ventimiglia, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Ventimiglia via Milano Centrale in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Ventimiglia via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, lotto m1 m5, Lotto Fieramilanocity, Lampugnano, Milan, Sanremo, and San Remo - Autostazione in around 9h 24m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- 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
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Onebus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Ventimiglia bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Locarno to Ventimiglia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Ventimiglia is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Locarno to Ventimiglia.
Book your Locarno to Ventimiglia train tickets online with Omio.
There are 5177+ hotels available in Ventimiglia.


















