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 12mCHF 34–58Bus
- Take the bus from Sanremo to Milanbus FlixBus N508
- Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
7h 52mCHF 37–57Drive 365.4 km
- Drive from Sanremo to Locarnocar 365.4 km
4h 1mCHF 61–89Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 14mCHF 62–108
Sanremo to Locarno by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Locarno is to train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sanremo to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 60 - 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 52m.
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 12m.
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 12m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 12m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 52m.
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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanremo to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sanremo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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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