The average train between Ancona and Locarno takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Ancona to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Ancona and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ancona is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Locarno at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bologna centrale and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ancona to Locarno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Ancona station and arriving at Locarno station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Ancona to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Locarno station.
The distance between Ancona and Locarno is 468.3 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Ancona to Locarno via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 5h 44m.