What is the cheapest way to get from Malcesine to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Malcesine to Locarno is to train via Locarno which costs SFr 18 - SFr 26 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malcesine to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Malcesine to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct train between Malcesine and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Malcesine to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Peschiera Del Garda and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Malcesine to Locarno?

The distance between Malcesine and Locarno is 345 km. The road distance is 252 km.

How do I travel from Malcesine to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Malcesine to Locarno without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200.

How long does it take to get from Malcesine to Locarno?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Malcesine to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malcesine to Locarno train from?

Malcesine to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Peschiera Del Garda station.

Where does the Malcesine to Locarno train arrive?

Malcesine to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Malcesine to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Malcesine to Locarno is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Malcesine to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2987+ hotels available in Locarno.

Malcesine to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Malcesine to Locarno by taxi, train, car, train (Trenitalia), ferry, or bus

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Malcesine to Aviotaxi
2. Take the train from Avio to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 40m
CHF 60–199
Train via Locarno
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Re6
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
7h 2m
CHF 19–26
Drive 252 km
1. Drive from Malcesine to Locarnocar 252 km
3h 41m
CHF 42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 28m
CHF 57–192
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Malcesine to Salòferry 93 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salo - Autostazione to Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferinobus
3. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 10m
CHF 27–45

Malcesine to Locarno by bus and train

98Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 345.5 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Malcesine, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Malcesine to Locarno via Garda, Peschiera - Bivio Stazione, Peschiera Del Garda, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 28m.

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