The average train between Locarno and Cologne takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Locarno and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Locarno is at 1:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Cologne station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Locarno to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Locarno to Cologne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Locarno and Cologne is 546.7 km. The road distance is 750 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Köln Hbf via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h.