Locarno to Cologne Trains

Locarno to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Locarno and Cologne takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno to Cologne. 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 7m
Duration: 742 km
Distance: €203
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ec
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...

€109–314

Locarno to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Locarno and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 10:05 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
3:45 PM → 11:10 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
9:45 PM → 8:29 AM
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10h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:29 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 8:29 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Locarno to Cologne? 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.

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Train via Mannheim

Locarno to Cologne train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

12:15 PM → 8:29 PM

1:45 PM → 10:05 PM

3:45 PM → 11:10 PM

9:45 PM → 8:29 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM

7:45 AM → 4:29 PM

9:45 AM → 5:52 PM

12:15 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:29 PM

7:45 AM → 4:29 PM

9:45 AM → 5:48 PM

12:15 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM

7:45 AM → 4:29 PM

9:45 AM → 5:48 PM

12:15 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM

7:45 AM → 4:29 PM

9:45 AM → 5:48 PM

12:15 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM

7:45 AM → 4:29 PM

9:45 AM → 5:48 PM

12:15 PM → 8:29 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:29 PM

7:45 AM → 4:29 PM

9:45 AM → 5:48 PM

12:15 PM → 8:29 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB

Train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbf

Train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf

Where to next?

Train trips from Locarno

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

9:45 PM → 8:29 AM
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