Train France to Locarno from CHF 204 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between France and Locarno takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 41m
Duration: 773 km
Distance: CHF 204
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

best

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...

8h 8m

CHF 123–380

France to Locarno train times

Trains run 4 times a day between France and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

10:13 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 8:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
2:41 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
4:12 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:13 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 8:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
2:12 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

2:12 PM → 10:45 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
4:11 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 4m • 3 changes
6:11 PM → 10:15 AM
Arrives next day
16h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:13 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:11 PM → 8:15 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
2:11 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:13 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:11 PM → 8:15 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
2:11 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes

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