The average train between Trieste and Locarno takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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 twice daily between Trieste and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 38m • 2 changes


6h 31m • 2 changes


7h 22m • 2 changes


7h 40m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Locarno station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Trieste to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Trieste to Locarno train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and 3 other operators.
The distance between Trieste and Locarno is 389.4 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Locarno via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale in around 7h 21m.