The average train between Salzburg and Locarno takes 12h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. 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 1:56 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 Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 12h 46m. 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 Hbf station and arriving at Bellinzona station via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station and Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
Salzburg to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Locarno is 369.3 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Locarno via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 9h 20m.
