The average train between Altstätten and Locarno takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Altstätten to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Altstätten and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altstätten is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Altstätten to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Altstätten station and arriving at Locarno station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Altstätten to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Altstätten SG station.
Altstätten to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Altstätten to Locarno train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Altstätten and Locarno is 145.7 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Altstätten SG to Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona in around 4h 30m.