Locarno to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Locarno and Cologne takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 25m
Duration: 742 km
Distance: €204
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

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

8h 18m

€110–672

Locarno to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Locarno and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:29 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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