There are 4 ways to get from Sanremo to Locarno 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 Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 7mCHF 34–64Bus
- Take the bus from Sanremo to Milanbus FlixBus N508
- Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
7h 57mCHF 36–62Drive 365.4 km
- Drive from Sanremo to Locarnocar 365.4 km
4h 1mCHF 60–86Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 9mCHF 62–174
Sanremo to Locarno by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Locarno is to train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sanremo to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanremo to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanremo to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Sanremo and Locarno is 376 km. The road distance is 365.4 km.
The best way to get from Sanremo to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Sanremo to Locarno, including transfers.
Sanremo to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.
Sanremo to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Sanremo station.
The best way to get from Sanremo to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Sanremo, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Sanremo to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanremo to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 7h 57m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sanremo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Sanremo to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Sanremo to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanremo to Locarno is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Sanremo to Locarno.
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