The average train between Basel SBB Station and Locarno takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel SBB Station 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 every 3 hours between Basel SBB Station and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel SBB Station is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Locarno at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel SBB Station to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB Station station and arriving at Locarno station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Basel SBB Station to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel SBB Station to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Basel SBB Station to Locarno train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB GmbH and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Basel SBB Station and Locarno is 178.6 km. The road distance is 249 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–240 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.