The average train between Locarno and Rho takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Locarno to Rho. 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 hourly between Locarno and Rho. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Locarno is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Rho at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Mendrisio and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Rho. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Rho station via Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Locarno to Rho train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Rho train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Busto Arsizio station.
The distance between Locarno and Rho is 73.4 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Rho via Mendrisio and Busto Arsizio in around 2h 42m.