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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Locarno by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane JFK - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    12h 47m
    CHF 300–818

  2. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane EWR - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    13h 7m
    CHF 274–460

  3. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane EWR - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    13h 9m
    CHF 369–1,107

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane JFK - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    13h
    CHF 275–411

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PHL - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    14h 51m
    CHF 467–1,299

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane JFK - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain train
    16h 43m
    CHF 362–545

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,549.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 47m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Locarno, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to Locarno. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, then take the train to Locarno. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, then take the train to Locarno.

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