The average train between Locarno and Ponte Tresa takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno to Ponte Tresa. 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 Ponte Tresa. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Locarno is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Ponte Tresa at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 28m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Ponte Tresa. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Ponte Tresa station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Locarno to Ponte Tresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Ponte Tresa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ponte Tresa station.
Book your Locarno to Ponte Tresa train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Ferrovie Luganesi SA - FLP and Trenord.
The distance between Locarno and Ponte Tresa is 22.8 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Ponte Tresa via Lugano and Lugano FLP in around 1h 10m.