The average train between Varese and Locarno takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Varese 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 Varese and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Varese is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Locarno at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Varese to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Varese station and arriving at Locarno station via Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Varese to Locarno train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
Varese to Locarno train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Locarno station.
The distance between Varese and Locarno is 39 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Varese to Locarno via Mendrisio in around 1h 32m.