The average train between Zurich and Lake Maggiore takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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 Zurich and Lake Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Lake Maggiore at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Lake Maggiore station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Zurich to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Zurich to Lake Maggiore train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Lake Maggiore is 151.1 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Locarno via Bellinzona in around 2h 17m.