Rome to Locarno by train

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Overview: trains from Rome to Locarno

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rome to Locarno, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:40 View journey
Last train 22:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 48m View journey
Distance (km) 559
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey AU$117.53 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 4m
Train operators 6

Explore Rome to Locarno by train

Thinking about travelling from Rome to Locarno by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train travel between Rome and Locarno: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Rome to Locarno:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$117.53

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 6 months in advance.

Rome to Locarno train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Rome to Locarno is at 04:40 and the last is at 22:35. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 07:05 and the last one is at 20:40. You can expect 27 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 19 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Rome to Locarno

The swiftest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 48 minutes, crossing a total distance of 559 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Rome and Locarno

Tickets for travel between Rome and Locarno can be booked 6 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Locarno

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Locarno.

FAQs about the train journey from Rome to Locarno

Want to know more about your journey from Rome to Locarno? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Rome and Locarno is 559 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.