In autumn, the route of our railway turns into a multicolored painting, with the forests glowing in every shade of red, yellow, and orange. A natural spectacle to be experienced while traveling on our trains through wild valleys and woodlands.
Every day, trains connect the two terminal stations, Domodossola and Locarno, along a breathtaking 52 km route with spectacular views and panoramic glimpses set ablaze by autumn colors.
The Vigezzina Centovalli railway, operating 365 days a year between Domodossola and Locarno, is fascinating in all seasons, but in autumn, when the forests lining the route are ablaze with colors, the route is bathed in breathtaking foliage. Hence the FOLIAGE TRAIN!
Online sales will open towards the end of September. We recommend staying updated on our website.
From October 11 to November 16, 2025 is the best period to enjoy this picturesque phenomenon aboard our trains.
The second-class ticket costs €42 on Saturdays and Sundays and €36 during the week.
The first-class ticket costs €52 on Saturdays and Sundays and €46 during the week.
Children and young people from 6 up to 16 years old pay half price;
children under 6 travel for free if they do not occupy a seat. Select “children 0-6” in the purchase menu to reserve a seat for them.
The ticket includes a return trip from Domodossola to Locarno or vice versa, and, optionally, a single intermediate stop, either on the outward or return journey.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ENTER ONLY ONE INTERMEDIATE STOP WHEN BOOKING, OTHERWISE THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR PURCHASE.
No, tickets are neither changeable nor refundable.
The ticket price for children aged 6 to 15 is €25.50 at weekends and €18 during the week (half price).
Children under the age of 6 travel free of charge and, if they do not occupy a seat, there is no need to select any passengers in our e-commerce system.
For children aged 0-6 who do occupy a seat, select “children 0-6” from the purchase menu to guarantee them a free seat.
You must book directly from our e-commerce site, selecting 8 people at a time.
After completing the first purchase, proceed with the second purchase, selecting the remaining number of people.
ATTENTION!!
We recommend checking, during the initial purchase process, that we have enough seats for all travelers. Tickets, once purchased, are non-refundable and non-changeable.
Group discounts are not available.
The ticket includes:
a ROUND-TRIP journey between Domodossola and Locarno (or vice versa) with an optional
SINGLE INTERMEDIATE STOP either on the outbound OR the return trip.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SELECT ONLY ONE INTERMEDIATE STOP WHEN PURCHASING, OTHERWISE THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE.
The ticket includes:
A ROUND-TRIP journey from Domodossola to Locarno or vice versa
A SINGLE INTERMEDIATE STOP, EITHER on the outward journey OR on the return journey (OPTIONAL)
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ENTER ONLY ONE INTERMEDIATE STOP BETWEEN THE OUTWARD AND RETURN JOINS, OTHERWISE THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE.
By clicking on the “Buy Ticket” button on our website, you can choose to enter the intermediate stop.
Remember to enter the parameters and then click “Search” to update your search.
The system will guide you through booking the first leg (e.g., Domodossola-Santa Maria Maggiore), where you will have to choose your seats. This will be followed by the second leg (Santa Maria Maggiore-Locarno), and finally the return leg (Locarno-Domodossola). You will be asked to reserve your seats on each train.
You decide how long you’ll stay!
Check available trains and proceed with your purchase.
All the villages along the route are picturesque!
Download the free guide and plan your trip!
You decide how long your visit will last!
SPECIAL FOLIAGE OPENING
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.30am-1pm, Saturday and Sunday regular hours (10am-12.30pm/4pm-6pm)
Tuesday 10:00-12:30, Saturday and Sunday regular hours (10:00-12:00/15:00-18:00)
Open only on Saturdays and Sundays during regular hours (10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m./4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Centovalli and Pedemonte Museum in Intragna
Open from Tuesday to Sunday until October 26, 2025.
Plan your itinerary as much as you like! When booking your ticket, you’ll need to enter your intermediate stop and decide the departure time from that station.
Given the high turnout, seats sell out quickly! If you don’t find a train that departs from the intermediate stop, we recommend traveling the entire route without stopping.
The ticket is valid for one day and includes a round-trip journey along the entire line, just under two hours per leg, and includes ONLY ONE OPTIONAL INTERMEDIATE STOP for the entire trip.
The ticket is valid for two days ONLY if staying overnight at the Domodossola or Locarno termini.
It is not necessary to prove that you have stayed overnight at the termini.
All of them! Our trains all travel the same route. Choose the time that works best for you!
International trains are more vintage and historic, while the Panoramic trains and Centovalli Express feature larger windows; the Panoramic Plus are the brand-new trains introduced this year on our line. Each train has its own charm!
We recommend booking on weekdays with a discounted fare or starting your journey from Locarno.
Both sides offer panoramic views. If you travel the entire route, the landscape will be on one side at first and then on the other.
For travelers arriving from Lombardy, it is recommended to start the journey on the Ferrovia Vigezzina-Centovalli from the Swiss terminus in Locarno, whose station is easily accessible via the direct TILO RE80 train connecting Milan Centrale to Locarno daily. Alternatively, from Milan Centrale, Domodossola can be reached with Trenitalia or Trenord.
Dogs are allowed on board. Please read the information at the following link: Pets on board.
Please note that the foliage train is often sold out, so we ask you to strictly follow the rules regarding traveling with animals.
Persons with disabilities or reduced mobility – unless already registered with other carriers and requiring assistance boarding and alighting from our trains – must indicate on the appropriate form at this link: People with disabilities, at least 24 hours before travel, which journeys they intend to use and on which routes. This will allow our staff to arrange assistance if a lift is needed on some of our trains.
We recommend choosing the Panoramic Plus train type for easy boarding and alighting and dedicated space.
Holders of a Disability Card with the letter “A” on the front, indicating that the cardholder requires a companion or greater levels of assistance, can enjoy free travel for the companion.
A guide dog for the blind also travels free of charge.
Locally issued cards do not entitle passengers to discounts for disabled passengers.
If the person with a disability is traveling unaccompanied, they must have a valid ticket.
HOW TO BOOK ONLINE:
PLEASE NOTE!
If you wish to make an intermediate stop (either on the outward or return journey), enter the desired stop in the space provided. The system will take you to the seat reservation page for the selected trains.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. If you purchase a ticket by mistake, you can transfer it to someone else.
Due to high demand, the gift voucher cannot be used during the foliage season, from October 10th to November 15th.
