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Edinburgh to Locarno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Locarno takes 20h 51m and the fastest train takes 14h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

20h 51m
Duration
1,909 km
Distance
CHF 503
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
15h 33m
CHF 357–857

Edinburgh to Locarno train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Locarno at 6:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 20h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Locarno.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,908.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Locarno via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 15h 33m.

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