Train Locarno to Zurich from CHF 76 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Locarno and Zurich takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Locarno to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 36m
Duration: 212 km
Distance: CHF 76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Lugano

best

Take the train from Locarno to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...

2h 52m

CHF 58–202

Locarno to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Locarno and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:52 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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