The average train between Genoa and Locarno takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa 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 3 hours between Genoa and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Locarno at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Locarno station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Genoa to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Genoa to Locarno train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Genoa and Locarno is 196.7 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 4h 32m.