The average train between Lucerne and Locarno takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Locarno. 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 every 3 hours between Lucerne and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Locarno at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Locarno? 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 Lucerne to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Locarno station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Lucerne to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Lucerne to Locarno train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Lucerne and Locarno is 104.8 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Locarno via Bellinzona in around 2h 2m.