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Essen to Locarno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Locarno takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

9h 30m
Duration
825 km
Distance
CHF 198
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ic21 / ...
8h 46m
CHF 119–457

Essen to Locarno train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 825.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Locarno via Basel SBB and Bellinzona in around 8h 46m.

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