The average train between Locarno and Lago di Garda takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno to Lago di Garda. 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 5 times a day between Locarno and Lago di Garda. The earliest departure is at 9:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Lago di Garda at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Lago di Garda station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Locarno to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
The distance between Locarno and Lago di Garda is 156.1 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Milano Centrale in around 3h 28m.