The average train between Nice and Locarno takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 4 hours between Nice and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Locarno at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nice 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 Nice to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Locarno station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Nice to Locarno train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Locarno train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Nice to Locarno train tickets online with ZOU!, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Locarno is 299.8 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Locarno via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 8h 17m.