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How to get fromLocarno to Genevaby train (Trenitalia), car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Locarno to Geneva by train (Trenitalia), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain train Ec
    5h 32m
    CHF 60–133

  2. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LIN - GVA
    5h 35m
    CHF 39–281

  3. Drive  286.1 km

    1. Drive from Locarno to Genevacar car 286.1 km
    4h 16m
    CHF 55–80

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    5h 2m
    CHF 144–413

  5. Train via Brig

    1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brig to Genèvetrain train Ir95 / ...
    5h 48m
    CHF 46–123

  6. Train via Monthey

    1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Bextrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bex to Genèvetrain train Ir
    6h 24m
    CHF 70–143

  7. Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain train
    2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane MXP - GVA
    7h 24m
    CHF 73–243

Locarno to Geneva by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Locarno FART to Genève via Domodossola in around 5h 32m.

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