The train between Locarno and Zürich HB takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Locarno to Zürich HB. 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 Locarno and Zürich HB. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Zürich HB at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Zürich HB. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Locarno to Zürich HB train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Zürich HB train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Locarno to Zürich HB train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Locarno and Zürich HB is 135.7 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–80 and the journey takes 1h 40m.