Cologne to Locarno Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Locarno takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. 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.

8h 58m
Duration: 742 km
Distance: CHF 168
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec

8h 19m

CHF 69–283

Cologne to Locarno train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:45 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
4:45 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 3 changes
6:45 PM → 10:15 AM
Arrives next day
15h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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