The average train between Locarno and Linz takes 11h and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno to Linz. 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 Locarno and Linz. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Linz at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Linz. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Linz station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Locarno to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Locarno to Linz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia EuroCity and Railjet.
The distance between Locarno and Linz is 477.3 km. The road distance is 767 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Linz Hbf via Bellinzona and Zuerich Hb in around 10h 31m.