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Bologna to Locarno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Locarno takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Bologna to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration
324 km
Distance
CHF 36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train 9944 / ...
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
3h 39m
CHF 31–47

Bologna to Locarno train times

Trains run hourly between Bologna and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Locarno at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 27m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 27m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 36m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 31m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 31m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 36m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 31m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 31m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 36m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 31m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 31m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 36m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 31m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 31m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenord3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Locarno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bologna to Locarno.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 3h 39m.

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