There are 5 ways to get from Padova to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Novaratrain
- Take the train from Novara to Orta-Miasinotrain Re
5h 21m€103–194Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Padua to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Novara Largo Pastorebus
- Take the bus from Novara - Viale Ferrucci, 26 to Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8bus 1
- Take the bus from Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8 to Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39bus 1
9h 11m€54–78Drive 335 km
- Drive from Padova to Locarnocar 335 km
3h 17m€54–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Vercellitrain
- Take the bus from Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187bus 50
5h 46m€61–87Train, bus via Padova
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Vercellitrain
- Take the bus from Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187bus 50
5h 47m€65–141
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Locarno is to bus and line 1 bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Padova to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Padua and arriving at Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 via Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, Novara - Viale Ferrucci, 26 and Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Padova to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Padova and arriving at Orta-Miasino via Milano Centrale and Novara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Padova and Locarno is 352 km. The road distance is 335 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €100 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Padova to Locarno, including transfers.
Padova to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.
Padova to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Locarno is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Locarno, Italy?
You can take a train from Padova to Locarno via Milano Centrale, Novara, and Orta-Miasino in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padua to Locarno via Milan, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, Novara Largo Pastore, Novara - Viale Ferrucci, 26, Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8, and Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 in around 9h 11m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €70–100
- 2nd Class
- €50–70
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €70–100
- 2nd Class
- €50–70
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Novara
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Novara to Orta-Miasino
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Vercelli
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Vercelli
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Padua to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Novara Largo Pastore
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- +39 0321 472647
- [email protected]
- Website
- stnnet.it
Bus from Novara - Viale Ferrucci, 26 to Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- stnnet.it
Bus from Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8 to Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- stnnet.it
- Phone
- +39015-84.88.446
- [email protected]
- Website
- ATAP
Bus from Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- ATAP
Bus from Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- ATAP
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Booking & Getting There
Padova to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Padova to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Locarno is 335 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Padova to Locarno.
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