The average train between Ghent and Locarno takes 13h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 every 4 hours between Ghent and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Locarno at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ghent 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Locarno station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
Ghent to Locarno train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Locarno train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Ghent to Locarno train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Locarno is 658.4 km. The road distance is 1,190 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Locarno via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 9h 42m.