Zürich Hbf to Locarno Trains

Zürich Hbf to Locarno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zürich Hbf and Locarno takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich Hbf 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.

2h 29m
Duration: 174 km
Distance: CHF 64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
Take the train from Bellinzona to Locarnotrain S20 / ...

2h 21m

CHF 50–73

Zürich Hbf to Locarno train times

Trains run hourly between Zürich Hbf and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich Hbf is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Locarno at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:05 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
8h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
Show more

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