The average train between Biel/Bienne and Locarno takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Biel/Bienne 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 Biel/Bienne and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Biel/Bienne is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Biel/Bienne 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.
No, there is no direct train from Biel/Bienne to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Biel/Bienne station and arriving at Locarno station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Biel/Bienne to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Biel/Bienne station.
Biel/Bienne to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Biel/Bienne to Locarno train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Biel/Bienne and Locarno is 160 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Biel/Bienne to Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona in around 3h 49m.