The average train between Locarno and Zurich Airport (ZRH) takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH) station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia EuroCity and Thurbo.
The distance between Locarno and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 143.4 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–80 and the journey takes 1h 40m.