Train from Martigny to Locarno

🇨🇭 Martigny → 🇨🇭 Locarno

Straight-line Distance

133 km

E (86.2°)

Rail Distance

~173 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~47m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

30.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.9 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 33.8 kg

Taking the train saves 30.9 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Martigny
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Destination

Locarno

Journey Tips

This Swiss cross-alpine journey travels from the French-speaking Valais to the Italian-speaking Ticino, routing via Brig and the Simplon or via Bern and the Gotthard. Locarno on Lake Maggiore has a distinctly Mediterranean character. The cultural contrast makes this a uniquely Swiss experience.

Scenic Highlight

Arriving in Ticino reveals a dramatic shift in atmosphere, with chestnut forests, terracotta rooftops, and the shimmering expanse of Lake Maggiore creating a scene more reminiscent of northern Italy than the Swiss Alps.

Booking Tip

Book via SBB.ch; Swiss Travel Pass covers the entire journey. The scenic Centovalli Railway via Domodossola is a spectacular narrow-gauge alternative also covered by the Swiss Travel Pass.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Locarno

🇨🇭 Andermatt 54 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 59 km 🇨🇭 Konolfingen 120 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 100 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 46 km

Also from Martigny

🇨🇭 Aigle 25 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 98 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 57 km 🇮🇹 Milan 179 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 100 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Martigny to Locarno takes approximately 47m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~173 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Martigny to Locarno is approximately 173 km (133 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Martigny to Locarno emits approximately 2.9 kg of CO2, compared to 33.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 30.9 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Martigny to Locarno typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Martigny and Locarno.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27