The average train between Brussels and Locarno takes 12h 37m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 5 times a day between Brussels and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Locarno at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 12h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




10h 2m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes




11h 2m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




11h 2m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




9h 59m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




12h 2m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




16h 2m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes




11h 2m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




11h 2m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes




11h 2m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




11h 2m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes




10h 2m • 4 changes




11h 2m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




11h 2m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Brussels 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 Brussels to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Locarno station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
Brussels to Locarno train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Locarno train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Brussels to Locarno train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brussels and Locarno is 614.8 km. The road distance is 1,083 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Locarno via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 9h 36m.