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Cardiff to Locarno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Locarno takes 27h 2m and the fastest train takes 26h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

27h 2m
Duration
1,769 km
Distance
CHF 496
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train
17h 49m
CHF 408–713

Cardiff to Locarno train times

Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 27h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,768.9 km
  • Duration: 27h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Locarno via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 17h 49m.

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