The train between Budapest and Locarno takes 12h 55m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Budapest 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 week between Budapest and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Locarno at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Locarno station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Budapest to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Budapest to Locarno train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Budapest and Locarno is 792.3 km. The road distance is 1,196 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Locarno via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 13h 3m.
