The average train between Dresden and Locarno takes 18h 21m and the fastest train takes 17h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Dresden 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 once daily between Dresden and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:22 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Dresden is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Locarno at 2:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 18h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Locarno station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
Dresden to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
Dresden to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Dresden to Locarno train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Dresden and Locarno is 652.6 km. The road distance is 1,077 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Locarno via Leipzig Hbf, Frankfurt, and Bellinzona in around 12h 48m.