The average train between Groningen and Locarno takes 15h 15m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen 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 3 times a day between Groningen and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 15h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Groningen to Locarno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Locarno station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
Groningen to Locarno train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Locarno train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
The distance between Groningen and Locarno is 799.9 km. The road distance is 1,101 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Locarno via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 13h 56m.