The average train between Berlin and Locarno takes 13h 17m and the fastest train takes 11h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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 4 hours between Berlin and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Locarno at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 13h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Berlin to Locarno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Locarno station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
Berlin to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Berlin to Locarno train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Berlin and Locarno is 781.1 km. The road distance is 1,149 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Locarno via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 11h 52m.