The cheapest and fastest trains from Locarno to Venice
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Locarno to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Locarno to Venice will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 2 trains that leave Locarno for Venice every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 6 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 2 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, coach and flight for Locarno to Venice
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £147.
Distance: 285 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £205 Average Price |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Locarno to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Locarno to Venice trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:28 Locarno | 5h44 | 12:12 Venice | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:28 Locarno | 5h00 | 17:28 Venice | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Locarno to Venice
Trains from Locarno to Venice run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 17:00 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Locarno to Venice trainsFrecciarossa, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Locarno and Venice from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Locarno to Venice train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Locarno to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Locarno and Venice
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
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