The average train between Lago di Garda and Locarno takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Lago di 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 every 3 hours between Lago di Garda and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lago di Garda is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Locarno at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lago di Garda to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Lago di Garda station and arriving at Locarno station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Lago di Garda to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
Lago di Garda to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Locarno station.
The distance between Lago di Garda and Locarno is 156.1 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.