What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Locarno is to bus and train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €40 - €65.

How far is it from Geneva to Locarno?

The distance between Geneva and Locarno is 321 km. The road distance is 259.9 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €150 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Locarno?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Geneva to Locarno, including transfers.

Can I drive from Geneva to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Locarno is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Geneva to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2096+ hotels available in Locarno.

Geneva to Locarno - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Geneva to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Orta-Miasinotrain Re
5h 26m
€154–236
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Turin - Lingottobus
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Vercellitrain
3. Take the bus from Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi to Quarona Via P.Rolandi Fr.187bus 50
8h 56m
€40–57
Drive 259.9 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Locarnocar 259.9 km
3h 27m
€45–65

Geneva to Locarno by bus and train

4Weekly Services

8h 56mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Geneva to Locarno.

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Distance: 321.3 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Locarno via Domodossola and Orta-Miasino in around 5h 26m.

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