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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Locarno
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Locarno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Locarno will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rome for Locarno 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 559 km distance in an average of 8 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 45 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.
21:5111h45Rome9:36Locarno£631One-way0 changes
8:505h40Rome14:30Locarno£641One-way0 changes
- 8:505h40Rome14:30Locarno£641One-way0 changes
- 21:5111h45Rome9:36Locarno£631One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Rome to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £48.
Distance: 559 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£74 Average Price | £87 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rome to Locarno train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Locarno trains for today, Sunday 28 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9646+ Regionale TRENORD 2438 · S30 TRENORD 25382 | 15:50 Rome Termini | 5h40 | 21:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
| InterCityNotte 798+Regionale TRENORD 25302 · Autobus TRENORD 8962A | 23:51 Rome Tiburtina | 11h45 | 11:36 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
| Monday 29 June | |||||
| 8:50 Rome | 5h40 | 14:30 Locarno | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Locarno
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Trains from Rome to Locarno run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 559 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 559 km |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 4:35 |
Last train 23:51 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: Frecciarossa from Rome to Locarno trainsFrecciarossa trains will get you between Rome and Locarno from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rome to Locarno train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 Rome and Locarno
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
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