The average train between Budapest and Locarno takes 21h 51m and the fastest train takes 21h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 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 6 times a week between Budapest and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Locarno at 5:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 21h 51m. 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 Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 51m.
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, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) 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 Wien Hbf, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 13h 55m.
