There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Genoa by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain 9992
4h 48m€58–154Drive 245.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Locarno to Genoacar 245.8 km
2h 49m€43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Locarno to Como S.Giovannibus Bus
- Take the bus from Como to Genoabus 495 / ...
6h 8mTrain via Locarno
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain Ic
5h 49m€61–174
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Genoa is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Genoa is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Genoa via Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Genova Brignole via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Locarno and Genoa is 252 km. The road distance is 245.8 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Locarno to Genoa, including transfers.
Locarno to Genoa bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Genoa is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Genova Brignole via Milano Centrale in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno to Genoa via Como in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Bus from Locarno to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Como to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Locarno to Genoa bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Como S.Giovanni station.
Locarno to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Genoa is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Locarno to Genoa.
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