The average train between Locarno and Genoa takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno to Genoa. 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 3 times a day between Locarno and Genoa. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Genoa at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Genoa station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Locarno to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genova Brignole station.
The distance between Locarno and Genoa is 196.7 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Genova Brignole via Milano Centrale in around 5h 49m.