There are 5 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station) by plane, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
3h 44mCHF 81–312Drive 290.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station)car 290.6 km
4h 23mCHF 48–69Train
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain Ic
5h 12mCHF 140–450Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Locarno (Station)290.6 km
4h 23mFly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
3h 37mCHF 150–342
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station) is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station) is to fly and train which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 350.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Locarno. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Locarno (Station) is 324 km. The road distance is 290.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 450.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station), including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station) is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Locarno (Station).
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What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Locarno (Station), Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno once a week. Tickets cost CHF 140–450 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–370
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–170
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–450
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Locarno (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 7071+ hotels available in Locarno (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Locarno (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.