Centovalli Railway Tourist Ticket between Domodossola and Locarno
Highlights
- Enjoy the ride on the over 100-year-old Vigezzina-Centovalli railway
- Travel through the "100 Valleys" and the Vigezzo Valley
- Admire the landscapes of these valleys with breathtaking views
- Cross 83 bridges and viaducts over the 52 km route
- Enjoy a leisurely journey through villages and nature
Description
The Vigezzina-Centovalli railway has linked Locarno and Domodossola for over 100 years. On this 52 km route, you’ll pass through deep gorges, rugged mountains, rivers, and waterfalls in less than two hours. Along the way, the train crosses 83 bridges and passes through 31 tunnels, traversing two countries.
Train route:
- Domodossola (start or end point)
- Masera
- Trontano
- Druogno
- S. Maria Maggiore
- Malesco
- Re
- Centovalli
- Camedo
- Intragna
- Ponte Brolla (stop only for getting off)
- Locarno S. Antonio
- Locarno FART (end or start point)
The journey takes about 2:00 hours.
Useful information:
- Suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, and dogs
- During the autumn foliage season, Christmas markets, and the chimney sweep gathering in Santa Maria Maggiore, seat reservations are mandatory for individual travellers as well.
Traveling with a wheelchair
The Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway offers a transport service. Every train set has a designated space for wheelchairs.
Travelers with disabilities are asked to contact the SBB Contact Center Handicap 48 hours before traveling:
- From Switzerland: Tel. 0800 007 102, free to call from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM
- From abroad: Tel. +41 800 007 102
- Travel cannot be guaranteed without written confirmation.
Travelling with your dog
- Bringing small dogs up to 30 cm is free as long as they stay in a carrier for the entire time. This carrier must be placed under your seat.
- Dogs without a carrier and all dogs taller than 30 cm at the shoulder need a valid dog ticket: half the price of a 2nd class fare.
- In Italy, dogs must wear a muzzle or be transported in a suitable bag.
Photo copyright
- Alberto Lorenzina
- Sara Daepp
- Massimo Pedrazzini
Inclusions
Tourist ticket in 2nd class between Locarno and Domodossola for a return journey, valid on two separate days
One stopover allowed on the outbound journey and one on the return. Stopovers are optional.
Audio guide available on selected trains (German, French, Italian, English)
Seat reservation (recommended, mandatory from 8 people)
Meeting point
Bahnhof Locarno FART oder Domodossola SSIF
Locarno FART, Piazza Stazione, 6600 Muralto, Schweiz
Important information
- Seat reservation is not included. It is recommended and mandatory for groups of eight or more.
- Any extra charge of EUR/CHF 1.50 for the panoramic train is not included and can be paid directly on board.
- Half-fare cards, junior cards, and children's companion tickets are not valid.
- Bring: passport or ID
- Check the timetable on the travel day via the SBB website or app. There you can also see when the panoramic trains run and when the regular trains operate.
Provider
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Ferrovia Vigezzina-Centovalli
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The landscape, the railway's route, and the old town of Domodossola are all amazing. However, in train operations, there’s often some improvisation. While it has its charm, there’s definitely room for improvement.
Christoph
11 Oct 2025
Topppppppppp!!!
Erich
29 Jul 2025