The average train between Bochum and Locarno takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum 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 twice daily between Bochum and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 27m • 2 changes

8h 27m • 2 changes

8h 27m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf station and arriving at Bellinzona station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Bochum to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
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The distance between Bochum and Locarno is 601.8 km. The road distance is 806 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Locarno via Basel SBB and Bellinzona in around 8h 58m.