Cologne to Locarno Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Locarno takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

10h 21m
Duration: 743 km
Distance: CHF 178
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec

8h 17m

CHF 89–312

Cologne to Locarno train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:54 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
14h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:45 PM
9h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 4:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 6:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 10:15 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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