The average train between Vienna and Locarno takes 15h 2m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 10:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 15h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Locarno station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
Vienna to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Vienna to Locarno train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Vienna and Locarno is 615.1 km. The road distance is 986 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Locarno via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 11h 38m.
