The average train between Desenzano del Garda and Locarno takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Desenzano del Garda 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.
Trains run hourly between Desenzano del Garda and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Desenzano del Garda is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Locarno at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Desenzano del Garda to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Desenzano del Garda station and arriving at Locarno station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Desenzano del Garda to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
Desenzano del Garda to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Desenzano del Garda to Locarno train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Desenzano del Garda and Locarno is 155.4 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 3h 29m.