The average train between Linz and Locarno takes 13h 41m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 twice daily between Linz and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 12:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Bellinzona station via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station and Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
Linz to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
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The distance between Linz and Locarno is 477.3 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Locarno via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 31m.