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How to get fromMilan to Locarnoby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Milan to Locarno by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Novaratrain train
    2. Take the train from Novara to Borgomanerotrain train Re
    3. Take the taxi from Borgomanero to Locarnotaxi taxi
    2h 46m
    €69–88

  2. Drive  105.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milan to Locarnocar car 105.6 km
    1h 17m
    €18–25

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Vercellitrain train 2010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187bus bus 50
    3h 27m
    €34–43

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  • Distance: 110.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Locarno, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Milan to Locarno. However, you can take the train to Novara, take the train to Borgomanero, then take the taxi to Locarno. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milano Centrale to Locarno via Vercelli, Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi, and Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187 in around 3h 27m.

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