The average train between Salzburg and Locarno takes 13h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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.
Trains run twice daily between Salzburg and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 3:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Locarno station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Salzburg to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Salzburg to Locarno train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Salzburg and Locarno is 369.3 km. The road distance is 677 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Locarno via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 9h 10m.
