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Basel to Locarno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Locarno takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

3h 45m
Duration
249 km
Distance
CHF 72
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ic21 / ...
3h 16m
CHF 22–103

Basel to Locarno train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Locarno at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 11m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change

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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Locarno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 249.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Locarno, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 65–95 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

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