The average train between Palermo and Locarno takes 21h 11m and the fastest train takes 17h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo 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 twice daily between Palermo and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Locarno at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 21h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Locarno station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
Palermo to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Palermo to Locarno train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and Trenord.
The distance between Palermo and Locarno is 968.5 km. The road distance is 1,557 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Locarno via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 17h 12m.