The average train between Lake Maggiore and Zurich takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Lake Maggiore to Zurich. 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 hourly between Lake Maggiore and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Maggiore is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Lake Maggiore station and arriving at Zurich station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Lake Maggiore to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Lake Maggiore to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Lake Maggiore to Zurich train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Zurich is 151.1 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Zürich HB via Lugano in around 2h 52m.