The average train between Budapest and Locarno takes 22h 40m and the fastest train takes 16h 20m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Budapest 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 3 times a week between Budapest and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 6:55 AM which arrives into Locarno at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 22h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Locarno station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.
Budapest to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Budapest to Locarno train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Budapest and Locarno is 792.3 km. The road distance is 1,196 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Locarno via Sargans, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 14h 12m.
