The average train between Locarno and Grenchen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Locarno to Grenchen. 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 hourly between Locarno and Grenchen. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Grenchen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Locarno to Grenchen? 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 Locarno to Grenchen. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Grenchen station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Locarno to Grenchen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Grenchen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Grenchen Süd station.
Book your Locarno to Grenchen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Locarno and Grenchen is 156.1 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Grenchen Süd via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 4h 39m.