The average train between Merate and Locarno takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Merate 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 hourly between Merate and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merate is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Locarno at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 29m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Merate to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Merate station and arriving at Locarno station via Locarno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Merate to Locarno train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Monza station.
Merate to Locarno train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Merate to Locarno train tickets online with Trenord.
The distance between Merate and Locarno is 70.7 km. The road distance is 116 km.
Trenord operates a train from Monza to Locarno hourly. Tickets cost CHF 5–7 and the journey takes 1h 45m.