The average train between Appenzell and Locarno takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Appenzell 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 every 2 hours between Appenzell and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Appenzell is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Herisau and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Appenzell to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Appenzell station and arriving at Locarno station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Appenzell to Locarno train services, operated by Appenzeller Bahnen, depart from Herisau station.
Appenzell to Locarno train services, operated by Appenzeller Bahnen, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Appenzell to Locarno train tickets online with Appenzeller Bahnen, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Appenzell and Locarno is 137 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Appenzell to Locarno via Herisau, Arth-Goldau, and Bellinzona in around 4h 30m.