The average train between Zürich Hbf and Lake Maggiore takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich Hbf to Lake Maggiore. 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 Zürich Hbf and Lake Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich Hbf is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Lake Maggiore at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zürich Hbf to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf station and arriving at Lake Maggiore station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Zürich Hbf to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich Hbf to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Zürich Hbf to Lake Maggiore train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zürich Hbf and Lake Maggiore is 152.5 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a vehicle from Zürich Hbf to Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona in around 2h 21m.