There are 3 ways to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno by train, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain Re80
2h 21mCHF 9–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milan Malpensa-MXP to Locarno93.7 km
1h 21mDrive 93.7 km
- Drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarnocar 93.7 km
1h 21mCHF 16–22
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno is to train which costs SFr 8 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 22.
No, there is no direct train from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 and arriving at Locarno via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Locarno is 111 km. The road distance is 93.7 km.
The best way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 45.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno, including transfers.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 station.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Locarno.
There are 3047+ hotels available in Locarno.
What companies run services between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Locarno via Lugano in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milan Malpensa-MXP to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Locarno. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








