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Compare train, flight, and bus for Geneva to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $137 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $137, while a flight costs an average of $576.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$137 Average price Cheapest | $576 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Locarno
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Locarno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Locarno:
A train is $440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Locarno costing on average $576.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around $137 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$21. The journey takes 5h 0m versus 4h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Geneva to Locarno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Locarno is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:55 AM 7h05 Geneva 3:00 PM Locarno $148 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:55 AM 7h05 Geneva 3:00 PM Locarno $148 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 AM 4h50 Geneva 12:35 PM Locarno $154 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:00 AM 4h55 Geneva 10:55 AM Locarno $318 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Locarno:
A train is $440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Locarno costing on average $576.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Locarno as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Locarno station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Locarno by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Swiss, Vueling, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Air Dolomiti, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Gulf Air, Eurowings to go to Locarno by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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