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How to get from Locarno to Geneva by train?

By train

To get from Locarno to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S20 train from Locarno station to Bellinzona station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EC train and finally take the IC1 train from Zürich Hb station to Genève station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 23 min.

383min
Walk to train station
Train - S20S20
Train - ECEC
Train - IC1IC1
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Locarno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Locarno
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - S20S20
    Wait for train
    S20
    Castione-Arbedo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bellinzona
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Zürich Hb
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zürich Hb
    160 min
  • 6
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    166 min
  • 8
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via IR46 and IC5

To get from Locarno to Geneva in Genève, take the IR46 train from Locarno station to Zürich Hb station. Next, take the IC5 train from Zürich Hb station to Genève station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 34 min.

394min
Walk to train station
Train - IR46IR46
Train - IC5IC5
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Locarno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Locarno
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - IR46IR46
    Wait for train
    IR46
    Zürich Hb
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zürich Hb
    202 min
  • 4
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    163 min
  • 6
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Locarno to Geneva

The distance between Locarno, Genève and Geneva, Genève is approximately 405.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 383 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Locarno to Geneva by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Genève – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Locarno

Locarno is located at Locarno, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Locarno, Stazione.

Train stations close to Locarno:

  • Locarno Fart

Bus stations close to Locarno:

  • Locarno, Stazione
  • Locarno, Piazza Stazione
  • Muralto, Al Parco

Ferry stations close to Locarno:

  • Locarno (Lago)

Funicular stations close to Locarno:

  • Locarno-Muralto Belvedere
  • Orselina Madonna Del Sasso
  • Locarno Funicolare

Public transit stations close to Geneva, Genève

Geneva is located at Geneva, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Genève, Molard.

Bus stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève, Molard
  • Genève, Place De Neuve
  • Genève, Taconnerie

Ferry stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève-Mt-Blanc (Lac)
  • Genève-Jardin-Anglais (Lac)
  • Genève-Molard (Lac)

Alternative route by train via IR46 and IC5

To get from Locarno to Geneva in Genève, take the IR46 train from Locarno station to Zürich Hb station. Next, take the IC5 train from Zürich Hb station to Genève station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 34 min.

394min
Walk to train station
Train - IR46IR46
Train - IC5IC5
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Locarno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Locarno
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - IR46IR46
    Wait for train
    IR46
    Zürich Hb
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zürich Hb
    202 min
  • 4
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    163 min
  • 6
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 383 minutes, using Bus line S20, Bus line EC, Bus line IC1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Locarno to Geneva?

    The alternative route takes 394 minutes, using Bus line IR46, Bus line IC5.

  • Is there a direct train between Locarno and Geneva?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Locarno to Geneva?

    The S20 train line goes from Locarno station near Locarno in Geneve to Castione-Arbedo station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Castione-Arbedo station near Geneva in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Locarno to Geneva by train?

    The total travel time between Locarno in Geneve and Geneva in Genève by train is about 6 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Locarno to get to Geneva?

    Get on the S20 train from the Locarno station near Locarno in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Locarno and Geneva?

    Get off the train at the Castione-Arbedo station, which is closest to Geneva in Genève.

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