Cologne to Locarno Trains

Cologne to Locarno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Locarno takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

10h 29m
Duration: 742 km
Distance: CHF 166
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec

8h 4m

CHF 89–275

Cologne to Locarno train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:58 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 5:15 AM
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13h 45m • 3 changes
7:30 PM → 10:15 AM
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14h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
9:58 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
3:30 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:58 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 10:45 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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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Train via Mannheim

Cologne to Locarno train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:58 AM → 6:15 PM

1:30 PM → 10:15 PM

3:30 PM → 5:15 AMArrives next day

7:30 PM → 10:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:15 PM

9:58 AM → 6:15 PM

1:30 PM → 10:15 PM

3:30 PM → 5:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:15 PM

9:58 AM → 6:15 PM

1:30 PM → 10:15 PM

3:30 PM → 5:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:15 PM

9:58 AM → 6:15 PM

1:30 PM → 10:15 PM

3:30 PM → 5:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:15 PM

9:58 AM → 6:15 PM

1:30 PM → 10:15 PM

3:30 PM → 12:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:30 AM → 4:15 PM

9:58 AM → 6:15 PM

1:30 PM → 10:15 PM

3:30 PM → 12:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:58 AM → 6:15 PM

1:30 PM → 10:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Locarno, Switzerland?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB

Train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB

Where to next?

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Locarno

Alternative transport options

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3:30 PM → 12:15 AM
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