Ghent to Locarno trains

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The average train between Ghent and Locarno takes 12h 53m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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.

12h 53m
Duration: 1,190 km
Distance: CHF 320
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec

10h 27m

CHF 168–536

Ghent to Locarno train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Locarno at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:41 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
15h 34m • 5 changes
6:03 PM → 12:15 PM
Arrives next day
18h 12m • 5 changes
7:41 PM → 4:15 PM
Arrives next day
20h 34m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:25 AM → 6:15 PM
10h 50m • 5 changes
10:03 AM → 8:15 PM
10h 12m • 5 changes
11:41 AM → 10:45 PM
11h 4m • 5 changes
3:03 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
14h 12m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:24 AM → 4:15 PM
10h 51m • 5 changes
8:41 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 34m • 5 changes
10:00 AM → 8:15 PM
10h 15m • 5 changes
12:41 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 34m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:41 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 34m • 5 changes
10:00 AM → 8:15 PM
10h 15m • 5 changes
12:41 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 34m • 5 changes
2:41 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
14h 34m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:41 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 34m • 5 changes
10:00 AM → 8:15 PM
10h 15m • 5 changes
12:41 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 34m • 5 changes
2:41 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
14h 34m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:41 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 34m • 5 changes
10:00 AM → 8:15 PM
10h 15m • 5 changes
12:41 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 34m • 5 changes
3:00 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
14h 15m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:04 AM → 6:15 PM
10h 11m • 5 changes
10:41 AM → 8:15 PM
9h 34m • 5 changes
12:41 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 34m • 5 changes
3:00 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
9h 15m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Ghent to Locarno.

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Distance: 1,190.1 km
Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Locarno via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 27m.

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