Milan Malpensa Airport to Maggia Valley Hostel
Flying into Milan for your Switzerland backpacking trip? Baracca Backpacker Aurigeno is one of your closest budget accommodations in Ticino. Skip expensive airport hotels and start your adventure right next to our private waterfall.
How to get from Milan Airports to Aurigeno
From Milan Malpensa (MXP) – The Easiest Way
Milan Malpensa is exceptionally well connected to Ticino by train. The journey takes around 1.5 to 2 hours:
- Take the direct TILO train (S50 line) from Malpensa Terminal 1 or 2 straight to Locarno.
- From Locarno, hop onto the local Bus 315 heading towards Bignasco/Cavergno.
- Get off at the stop Aurigeno/Moghegno – our hostel is just a 20 min. walk away.
From Milan Linate (LIN) & Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY)
If you land at Bergamo or Linate, you can easily reach us via Milan's central hub:
- Take the airport shuttle bus to Milano Centrale railway station.
- Catch the EuroCity (EC) or regional train to Bellinzona or Locarno.
- Transfer to the local Bus 315 in Locarno straight to Aurigeno.
Free Public Transport Included!
Don't worry about the bus and train tickets in Ticino : Once you made The check-in in our Hostel , the Ticino Ticket is fully included. This gives you free, unlimited rides on all buses and trains throughout the entire Ticino region during your trip!
Easy Arrival by Bus from Locarno
Take the train to Locarno. Right at the train station, board bus 315 (toward Cavergno). After just a 20-minute ride through the valley, get off at the Aurigeno/Moghegno stop. From there, it’s only about a 15- to 20-minute walk to us. Once you’re there, you can ride for free thanks to the Ticino Ticket!
Cross the main street and the highway bridge, then turn left toward Aurigeno. Cross the small bridge on your left, then continue along the road, walking straight through the center of the village. Walking time to the hostel: about 15–20 minutes. You’ll find us above the church in Aurigeno.
From the highway no. 2 (dir. Germany or Italy), take exit: Bellinzona sud (Locarno/Lago Maggiore), drive through Locarno (tunnel), take exit Vallemaggia/Centovalli and drive into the valley. After approx. 15 min. turn left to Aurigeno/Moghegno and follow the signpost 'Backpacker', the hostel is above the church of Aurigeno.
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Or adress: Ronc Cavallin , Aurigeno
-From 2 pm to 8 pm
-We do not accept payment with credit cards
-No pets allowed
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-Footpath from the bus stop `Moghegno/Aurigeno`, approx. 20 min.(Attention! Walk right through the village.
-Car track. Turn off at Moghegno/Aurigeno, then follow the signs for 'Backpacker'.
