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Travelling from Annecy to Locarno by train
Looking to travel from Annecy to Locarno by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 43 minutes to travel from Annecy to Locarno by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 5 minutes though. You'll usually find 26 trains per day running along the 130 miles (209 km) route between these two destinations. You’ll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Locarno, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. Trains on this route are usually operated by either Trenitalia or SBB. On board you'll find modern comfortable seating and plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from Annecy to Locarno.
If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Locarno by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.
Trains to Locarno from Annecy
| First train | 05:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:44 | |
| Departure station | Annecy | |
| Arrival station | Locarno | |
| Journey time | From 7h 5m | |
| Distance | 130 miles (209 km) | |
| Frequency | 26 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB CFF FFS, SNCF Voyageurs, Trenitalia |
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Trenitalia and SBB trains from Annecy to Locarno
Trenitalia
SBB
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Annecy to Locarno?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.