The average train between Lausanne and Locarno takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne 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 Lausanne and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 2:10 PM which arrives into Locarno at 7:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Locarno station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Lausanne to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno Fart station.
Book your Lausanne to Locarno train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and FART.
The distance between Lausanne and Locarno is 170.7 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Locarno Fart via Domodossola in around 4h 14m.