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Compare train, flight, and bus for Locarno to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. 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 €109, while a flight costs an average of €507.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€109 Average price Cheapest | €507 Average price | €97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Locarno to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Geneva:
A train is €399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Locarno to Geneva costing on average €507.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Tickets start at around €109 compared to roughly €97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€12. The journey takes 4h 59m versus 4h 35m 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 Locarno to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Locarno to Geneva is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:20 PM 12h55 Locarno 7:15 AM Geneva €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:20 PM 12h55 Locarno 7:15 AM Geneva €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:20 PM 12h55 Locarno 7:15 AM Geneva €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:55 PM 14h20 Locarno 7:15 AM Geneva €135 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Geneva:
A train is €399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Locarno to Geneva costing on average €507.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Locarno and Geneva as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Locarno station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with SBB to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Swiss, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Gulf Air, AJet, Eurowings to go to Geneva by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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