The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Locarno
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Locarno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Locarno will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bologna for Locarno every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bologna to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 272 km
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4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna to Locarno train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Locarno trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504+ Regionale TRENORD 2408 · S30 TRENORD 25362 | On time 06:31 Bologna Centrale | 3h59 | 10:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 2406 · S30 TRENORD 25370 | On time 08:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h40 | 14:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale TRENORD 2540 · S30 TRENORD 25366 | 08:56 Bologna Centrale | 3h34 | 12:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
Intercity 1528+ Regionale TRENORD 2406 · S30 TRENORD 25370 | 09:46 Bologna Centrale | 4h44 | 14:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TRENORD 2430 · S30 TRENORD 25374 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h40 | 16:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308+ Regionale TRENORD 2406 · S30 TRENORD 25370 | 10:51 Bologna Centrale | 3h39 | 14:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ Regionale TRENORD 2430 · S30 TRENORD 25374 | 12:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h54 | 16:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2490 · Regionale TRENORD 2434 · S30 TRENORD 25378 | 12:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h40 | 18:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale TRENORD 2438 · S30 TRENORD 25382 | 14:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h40 | 20:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Locarno
Trains from Bologna to Locarno run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 18:28. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 18:28 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Locarno trainsRegionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Locarno from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Locarno train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Locarno by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Locarno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Locarno
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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