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How to get fromGeneva to Locarnoby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Locarno by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Domodossola

    best
    1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain train 72 / ...
    4h 59m
    CHF 86–121

  2. Drive  285.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geneva to Locarnocar car 285.5 km
    4h 17m
    CHF 48–69

  3. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane GVA - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    5h 29m
    CHF 75–241

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain train Ic
    5h 3m
    CHF 130–190

  5. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane GVA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    3h 37m
    CHF 158–391

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane GVA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    4h 13m
    CHF 124–289

Geneva to Locarno by train

Calendar31Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genève to Locarno FART via Domodossola in around 4h 59m.

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